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Kelly Elementary

Carlsbad Unified · San Diego County · 4885 Kelly Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008-3734

(760) 331-5800 · www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us

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10/10
#330
Rank 330 out of 5,722
Top 6%
English Language Arts10/10 · #394 · 93rd percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #382 · 93rd percentile
Science10/10 · #197 · 96th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Kelly Elementary sits in one of Carlsbad's more established coastal neighborhoods, where the beach lifestyle meets a genuinely strong academic culture — a combination that's harder to find than it sounds. Scoring in the 93rd percentile or higher across English, math, and science, it's the kind of school that draws families who want their kids challenged without sacrificing that relaxed, close-knit community feel. If you're relocating to the 92008 zip code and picturing weekend mornings at the beach followed by a school where your kid actually loves science, Kelly is worth a close look.

Student Demographics

224 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
128 (57%)
Hispanic
37 (17%)
Multiple Races
35 (16%)
Asian
15 (7%)
African American
4 (2%)
Filipino
4 (2%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners18 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged44 (20%)
Students with Disabilities55 (25%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

449
Enrollment
22.5
Teachers (FTE)
20:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
14.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #2539 · 58th percentile

138 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found