Christa McAuliffe Elementary School

Christa McAuliffe Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
3701 Kelton Dr,  Oceanside, CA
Oceanside Unified School District
4.8
3.9
518 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bob Rowe
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
32%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
15.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
4.5%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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
1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.8 4 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
9/3/2016
This school is unique because of its great community and staff. I would go to this school again without a doubt, everything there is just so great!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 39 Reviews
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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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. 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 $871,572. 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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