Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School

653 Poinsettia Ave.
Vista, CA 92081
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 599 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School's student population of 599 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
599 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3413 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joli Ann Leichtag 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.
44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joli Ann Leichtag 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.
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
5%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
71%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
17%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Joli Ann Leichtag 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
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Joli Ann Leichtag 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 Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Joli Ann Leichtag 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
65%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joli Ann Leichtag 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
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joli Ann Leichtag 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 Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School's ranking?
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School is ranked #3413 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School often compared to?
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Elementary School, Carrillo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School?
599 students attend Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School?
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School offer ?
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School part of?
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School is part of San Marcos Unified School District.

School Calendar

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

School Reviews

5   1/20/2020
I honestly love this school! I went here all throughout 1st-5th and found everybody very nice, helpful, and fun. This school was overall a good experience, and I was saddened when I had to leave for middle school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Hazel

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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