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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 9 public elementary schools serving 4,324 students in Fallbrook Union Elementary School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Fallbrook Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
7,700 Schools
# Students
5,124 Students
3,822,920 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
174,000 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #674 of all 1,925 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
0.64
# American Indian Students
18 Students
16,785 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
68 Students
454,357 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,277 Students
2,114,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
55%
# Black Students
118 Students
189,461 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,358 Students
787,389 Students
% White Students
27%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
15,077 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
264 Students
240,557 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
779
519,574
# Students in 1st Grade:
595
396,601
# Students in 2nd Grade:
544
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
568
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
561
426,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
561
430,582
# Students in 6th Grade:
530
432,936
# Students in 7th Grade:
518
312,207
# Students in 8th Grade:
468
312,649
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
44,929
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
37,487
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
37,249
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
41,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,473 is higher than the state median of $19,974. 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 $18,396. 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
$19,974
Spending / Student
$22,014
$18,396
Best Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Public Elementary 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.
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: #99.
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
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