Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-6, El Camino Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Camino Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
El Camino Creek Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 11, 2026
School Mascot
Eddie The Explorer
School Rankings
El Camino Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Camino Creek Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#332 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eddie The Explorer
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Camino Creek Elementary School's ranking?
El Camino Creek Elementary School is ranked #332 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Camino Creek Elementary School often compared to?
El Camino Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Costa Heights Elementary School, Mission Estancia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Camino Creek Elementary School?
420 students attend El Camino Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of El Camino Creek Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Camino Creek Elementary School?
El Camino Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Camino Creek Elementary School offer ?
El Camino Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is El Camino Creek Elementary School part of?
El Camino Creek Elementary School is part of Encinitas Union Elementary School District.
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