Christa McAuliffe Elementary School

The campus is always being updated at Christa McAuliffe Elementary School.

The playground is fun for the kids at Christa McAuliffe Elementary School.

Kids get a top notch education at Christa McAuliffe Elementary School.

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

461 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Bob Rowe

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1

Math Proficiency
36%

Reading Proficiency
42%

B-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

42%

Math Proficiency

36%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 23:1 Teachers 20	Full Time Teachers 20
Teachers in First or Second Year 7.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

952:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.6%	Female 48.4%
Hispanic 48.8%	White 35.1%
Two or more races 7.8%	Black 2%
Filipino 1.5%	Asian 1.3%
Pacific Islander <1%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Niche User

9/3/2016

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

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3.0 parent

4/21/2026

Check out that Student Progress rating of 2. Tells you all you should know about the leadership of this school. Abort!

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.

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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El Camino High School

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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 461 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $872,944. Discover additional schools in the area, like El Camino High School, Major General Raymond Murray High School, Sage Creek High, 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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