Pacific Rim Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1100 Camino de las Ondas, Carlsbad, CA

Poinsettia Neighborhood

Carlsbad Unified School District

691 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Robert Devich

Student Teacher Ratio
24:1

Math Proficiency
81%

Reading Proficiency
86%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

86%

Math Proficiency

81%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

24:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

50.9%

Female

49.1%

White

63.9%

Hispanic

16.5%

Two or more races

10.4%

Asian

8.1%

Black

<1%

Filipino

<1%

Native American

<1%

School Rankings

#173 Best Public ES in California

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

8/19/2024

This school has been wonderful for my son! As a new student, he has made a ton of friends, the teachers are very kind and caring, and this school provides STEAM, music, art, and PE classes, which not all schools do. We are so happy with the progress he’s made and I feel that he’s getting a well-roun...

2.0 parent

5/25/2023

Heavy focus on attaining rankings over any other success criteria. If they perceive your child will make it more challenging for them you will feel like you’re being pushed out. There is bullying that certain students know how to get away with. Volunteers that monitor behavior may not be well traine...

5.0 parent

1/28/2023

My two boys attend PAC Rim... and i can vouch for the academic progress done each year.... great school,staff... we moved all the way here just so the kids can attend this school!

5.0 parent

7/26/2022

We have had 4 children at Pacific Rim. All the teachers and staff are very kind. We have never found the curriculum/homework to be demanding, and I am personally surprised each year when the children do so well on their state exams. It really comes down to the quality of the instruction from the tea...

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Median Lot Size

7,405 Sq Ft

% Renters

39%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

65.2%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,173 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

26.9%

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California San Diego County Carlsbad 92009 Poinsettia

Pacific Rim Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Carlsbad, CA and is served by the Carlsbad Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 691 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Pacific Rim Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,537,751. Learn more about what Carlsbad has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pacific Rim Elementary.

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