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Encinitas Union Elementary

California · Public School District
9
Schools
4,646
Students
$17,068
Per-Pupil Spend
+19% nat'l
18.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-34pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Encinitas Union Elementary is a public school district in California serving 4,646 students across 9 schools. It includes 9 elementary school. Per-pupil spending of $17,068 is above average for a US public school district. Only 18% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (9)
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,068+19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
15%
79%
State
15.0%
Local (property tax)
78.6%
Federal
6.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (79%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
4,646
Students
18%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score45/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,068 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 18% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Encinitas Union Elementary?
Encinitas Union Elementary has 9 public schools, serving a total of 4,646 students.
How much does Encinitas Union Elementary spend per student?
Encinitas Union Elementary spends $17,068 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Encinitas Union Elementary?
18% of students in Encinitas Union Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Encinitas Union Elementary?
No, Encinitas Union Elementary does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Encinitas Union Elementary serve?
Encinitas Union Elementary serves grades KG through 6, covering elementary and middle school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Encinitas Union Elementary?
The median opportunity score across schools in Encinitas Union Elementary is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.

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