Carrillo Elementary School

2875 Poinsettia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 756 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carrillo Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 756 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carrillo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Carrillo Elementary School's student population of 756 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
756 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Carrillo Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carrillo Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#644 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carrillo Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carrillo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carrillo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carrillo Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Carrillo Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
12%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Carrillo Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carrillo Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carrillo Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
52%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Carrillo Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Carrillo Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Carrillo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carrillo Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Carrillo Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carrillo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carrillo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carrillo Elementary School's ranking?
Carrillo Elementary School is ranked #644 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carrillo Elementary School often compared to?
Carrillo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Costa Meadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carrillo Elementary School?
756 students attend Carrillo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Carrillo Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carrillo Elementary School?
Carrillo Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carrillo Elementary School offer ?
Carrillo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carrillo Elementary School part of?
Carrillo Elementary School is part of San Marcos Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Last Day of School
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
First Day of School
August 19, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School
June 10, 2026 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 756 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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