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La Costa Meadows Elementary

San Marcos Unified · San Diego County · 6889 El Fuerte Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009-5923

(760) 290-2121 · www.smusd.org

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9/10
#610
Rank 610 out of 5,722
Top 11%
English Language Arts9/10 · #673 · 88th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #583 · 90th percentile
Science9/10 · #632 · 89th percentile

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School Overview

La Costa Meadows Elementary sits in the sunny, upscale coastal community of La Costa — a part of Carlsbad that feels like a beach town and a suburb rolled into one, with great weather, hiking trails, and a genuinely family-friendly vibe. Academically, the school punches well above average across the board, with especially strong math scores, making it a solid fit for families who want rigorous elementary education without sacrificing that relaxed Southern California lifestyle. It tends to attract engaged, involved parents, and the neighborhood itself — full of newer homes, good parks, and easy access to both the coast and the freeway — makes it easy to put down roots.

Student Demographics

319 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
210 (66%)
Hispanic
56 (18%)
Multiple Races
33 (10%)
Asian
16 (5%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners22 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged62 (19%)
Students with Disabilities58 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

725
Enrollment
30.6
Teachers (FTE)
23.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22.7
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 · #2985 · 51st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found