La Costa Meadows Elementary School teaches children to be well-rounded citizens, from public praise for achievements to safety patrol. Operating for more than four decades, the school welcomes kindergarten through fifth grade students to its location on El Fuerte Street in Carlsbad.
Despite its age, La Costa Meadows’ campus and programs are as up-to-date as its more modern contemporaries. After a reconstruction and beautification process in 2019, the campus boasts 38 additional classrooms, an expanded library and new play structures.
With a mission to develop the whole child and establish a community, the school is part of the San Marcos Unified School District. La Costa Meadows Elementary is also recognized as a Kindness Certified School, and it offers gifted and talented programs and school activities such as a choir club. There are also after-school events encouraging community involvement, such as an annual carnival and kickball game.
La Costa Meadows Elementary
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
6889 El Fuerte St,
Carlsbad, CA
San Marcos Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Adam Klimas
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
76%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
76%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.4%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
43.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
21.5%
State Average
9.9%
Student Diversity
Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
67%
Hispanic
17.7%
Two or more races
8.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
2/7/2024
The social and emotional well-being of the students take a back seat at this school. They claim to understand the importance of mental health and its connection to academic growth but I have not seen it with the new administration. Staff is supported while the children and their feelings are not con...
2/16/2021
An amazing school with great educators. You can tell that the teachers are passionate about teaching and actually engage with their students. This makes such a great learning environment for all children. Big on character and leadership! Principal and staff are very professional and friendly. Very h...
3/23/2019
I'm disappointed and considering homeschooling because I don't feel my child is safe at this school. It's very sad.
8/25/2018
First, the office staff, supervisors, etc are wonderful. Most gen ed teachers are great. If you have a special needs child, however, or a child at risk of being bullied, be very vigilant. The special ed team as a whole used to be great, but they started losing some of their best elements a few years...
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Attendance Zone
About La Costa
List Price Range
$159K - $8.1M
Homes For Sale
35
Average Home Value
$1,660,694
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
% Renters
23%
Household Income
$196,232
% of College Grads
64%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
2,618 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
25.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,899 - $3,725 per month
- Elan Alicante La Costa
- 2 - 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,000+ Sq Ft
- 2385-2399 Caringa Way
- Carlsbad, CA
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Stagecoach Park
Sun Vista Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Scott Valley Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Alga Norte Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Cadencia Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Leo Mullen Sports Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
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