Christa McAuliffe Elementary School

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Te campus is large and up to date at Christa McAuliffe Elementary School.

Christa McAuliffe Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

3701 Kelton Dr, Oceanside, CA

Mira Costa Neighborhood

Oceanside Unified School District

4.8

3.9

518 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Bob Rowe

Student Teacher Ratio
24:1

Math Proficiency
32%

Reading Proficiency
32%

Annual Tuition
$0

B-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

32%

Math Proficiency

32%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

24:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

7.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

952:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.1%

Female

47.9%

Hispanic

50.7%

White

31.5%

Two or more races

11.5%

Asian or Pacific Islander

3.2%

Black

1.8%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 NicheUser

9/3/2016

Incredible staff. I never had a bad teacher, they are all so amazing and great with kids.

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5.0 other

9/4/2025

I went to this school and enjoyed my time there very much.

principal

6/30/2025

McAuliffe has a great school counselor who offers a variety of social emotional support. Students feel seen and welcome. There are lunch time activities with positive lessons around friendship and kindness.

5.0 parent

4/20/2024

Wonderful neighborhood school. Parking should be easier but a great school.

1.0 parent

2/21/2023

Something has changed - this school used to be amazing. Now - I would not enroll or recommend enrolling.

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California San Diego County Oceanside 92056 Mira Costa

Christa McAuliffe Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Oceanside, CA and is served by the Oceanside Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 518 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $860,808. Discover additional schools in the area, like El Camino High School, Major General Raymond Murray High School, Pacific View Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Oceanside has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Christa McAuliffe Elementary School.

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