Serving 691 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pacific Rim Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Math Proficiency: 91%
- Reading Proficiency: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pacific Rim Elementary School's student population of 691 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
691 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pacific Rim Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)91%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)94%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
63%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pacific Rim Elementary School often compared to?
Pacific Rim Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aviara Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Pacific Rim Elementary School?
691 students attend Pacific Rim Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pacific Rim Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific Rim Elementary School?
Pacific Rim Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Rim Elementary School offer ?
Pacific Rim Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pacific Rim Elementary School part of?
Pacific Rim Elementary School is part of Carlsbad Unified School District.
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