Carrillo Elementary

Carrillo Elementary has a vibrant outdoor seating area for students.

Carrillo Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

2875 Poinsettia Ln, Carlsbad, CA

Rancho Carrillo Neighborhood

San Marcos Unified School District

759 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Betsy Kanneberg

Student Teacher Ratio
26:1

Math Proficiency
71%

Reading Proficiency
76%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

76%

Math Proficiency

71%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

26:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

9.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

55.3%

Female

44.7%

White

52.4%

Hispanic

24.9%

Asian or Pacific Islander

11%

Two or more races

9.8%

Native American

1.7%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

4/30/2025

We enrolled our son here for kindergarten since we are local in the community living in San Elijo Hills. On day one we lost trust in the school since the first day of school, our teacher was not present. There was miscommunication and discourse, and our son got left behind at lunch. The teachers fai...

1.0 parent

12/6/2022

If you want to be discriminated against this is the perfect school for you. It’s a joke of a program from the top down. There are some nice teachers, but if you're anything other than typical get ready to be discriminated against. No homework given to kids so when they enter middle school they’re co...

5.0 parent

8/11/2019

Excellent! We love Carrillo Elementary. They are inclusive, challenge the students and provide resources for students that need extra help.

5.0 parent

12/19/2018

If I could, I'd give this school 6 stars. There are of course the plus and minus in everything. Yet, the plus from Carrillo elementary school supremely outweighs the minus.

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Average Home Value

$1,490,105

Median Lot Size

9,583 Sq Ft

% Renters

29%

Average Household Income

$153,327

% of College Grads

68.7%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,784 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

7.2%

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A-

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California San Diego County Carlsbad 92009 Rancho Carrillo

Carrillo Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Carlsbad, CA and is served by the San Marcos Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 759 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Carrillo Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,490,105. Discover additional schools in the area, like San Marcos High School, Rancho Buena Vista High School, La Costa Canyon High School, and more. Learn more about what Carlsbad has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Carrillo Elementary.

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