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Fallbrook Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,124 students in Fallbrook Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Fallbrook Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
5,124 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #674 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#678 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.63
# American Indian Students
18 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
68 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,277 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
56%
# Black Students
118 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,358 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
27%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
264 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
779
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
595
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
544
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
568
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
561
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
561
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
530
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
518
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
468
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,473 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,014 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$113 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,473
$19,942
Spending / Student
$22,014
$18,366
Best Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Marine Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 731-4050
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 731-4050
Grades: K-8
| 831 students
Rank: #22.
San Onofre Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Pate Rd.
San Clemente, CA 92672
(760) 731-4360
San Clemente, CA 92672
(760) 731-4360
Grades: K-8
| 526 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Margarita Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 West Elder St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-5440
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-5440
Grades: 4-8
| 1 students
Rank: #44.
La Paloma Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Heald Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
Rank: #55.
Fallbrook Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Heald Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Rank: #66.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1978 Reche Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4430
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4430
Grades: K-6
| 682 students
Rank: #77.
Maie Ellis Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 West Elder St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4132
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4132
Grades: K-6
| 566 students
Rank: #88.
James E. Potter Intermediate
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1743 Reche Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4150
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4150
Grades: 7-8
| 800 students
Rank: #99.
Fallbrook Stem Academy
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 West Fallbrook St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4000
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4000
Grades: K-6
| 615 students
Rank: #1010.
William H. Frazier Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Gum Tree Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4340
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4340
Grades: K-6
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
407 South Mission Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 760-6959
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 760-6959
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fallbrook Union Elementary School District?
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,124 students.
What is the rank of Fallbrook Union Elementary School District?
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District is ranked #674 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fallbrook Union Elementary School District?
64% of Fallbrook Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fallbrook Union Elementary School District?
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fallbrook Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,014 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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