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Enrollment
418
Elementary
DISTRICT 452 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ROSEMEAD ELEMENTARY·NCES 063357005178
Encinita Elementary
4515 North Encinita Ave., Rosemead, CA 91770 · (626) 286-3155 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL418 STUDENTS
B+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 68% of California public elementary schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- B+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
18.2:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.5:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
74%
309 students
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 65%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 66 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 49 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 72 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 73 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 69 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 45 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 44 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (66) is 50% larger than its 6th grade class (44).
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Encinita Elementary→Muscatel Middle
Based on grade levels within Rosemead Elementary. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
48.4%
CA avg 49.1% . +8.4pp since 2014
Math
48.6%
CA avg 37.7% . +15.6pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 48 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 49 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 8 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 16 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 22.1% | 26.3% | 19.4% | 32.3% |
| Math | 28.6% | 20.0% | 20.0% | 31.4% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 48.4% | 48.6% |
| 2023-24 | 44.3% | 40.6% |
| 2022-23 | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2021-22 | 46.2% | 38.5% |
| 2018-19 | 54.6% | 45.0% |
| 2017-18 | 45.5% | 42.9% |
| 2016-17 | 49.5% | 42.0% |
| 2015-16 | 43.0% | 34.0% |
| 2014-15 | 40.0% | 33.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
43.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
36.2%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+7.1pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 43% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 36% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Encinita Elementary
Encinita Elementary's state test result (43.4% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encinita Elementary this school | 418 | 73.9% | 43.4% |
| Thomas Paine Elementary Garden Grove | 428 | 72.2% | 71.0% |
| Morningside Elementary Garden Grove | 416 | 76.0% | 62.1% |
| Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary Rosemead | 390 | 77.2% | 41.3% |
| Emma W. Shuey Elementary Rosemead | 450 | 70.4% | 63.0% |
| Killian Elementary Rowland Heights | 469 | 78.9% | 49.2% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Encinita Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 43.4% | #2,210 of 5,151 | #525 of 1,126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 48.6% | #1,678 of 5,172 ▲ 455 | #394 of 1,129 ▲ 110 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 48.4% | #2,164 of 5,172 ▲ 162 | #501 of 1,129 ▲ 32 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +6.2pp | #1,329 of 5,116 | #407 of 1,116 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 418 | #3,458 of 5,915 | #726 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.2:1 | #303 of 5,352 | #87 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.6% | #2,719 of 5,354 | #440 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 73.9% | #2,699 of 5,625 | #817 of 1,276 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +20.5% | #244 of 1,139 | #45 of 181 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
418
+91 (+28%) vs 2020
-3% since 1990-91, when it was 433
Student : Teacher
18.2:1
was 19.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 418 | 23 | 18.2:1 | 74% (309) |
| 2023-24 | 391 | 20.8 | 18.8:1 | 73% (286) |
| 2022-23 | 382 | 17.9 | 21.3:1 | 73% (280) |
| 2020-21 | 327 | 17 | 19.2:1 | 78% (255) |
| 2017-18 | 347 | 17 | 20.4:1 | 86% (299) |
| 2015-16 | 388 | 16 | 24.3:1 | 85% (328) |
| 2010-11 | 391 | N/A | N/A | 91% (355) |
| 2000-01 | 481 | 23 | 20.9:1 | 85% (407) |
| 1990-91 | 433 | 19 | 22.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Encinita Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 20% (347 to 418); teachers up 35% (17 to 23).
About Encinita Elementary
Encinita Elementary is a medium-sized elementary school in Rosemead, California, administered by Rosemead Elementary. Classes run from kindergarten through 6, and the school has 418 students.
A total of 5 schools make up Rosemead Elementary, with 2,319 students enrolled.
Asian students account for 59% of enrollment at Encinita Elementary. Smaller groups are 39% Hispanic. For comparison, the population of Los Angeles County is roughly 15% Asian. Encinita Elementary has a diversity index of 51%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Its 23 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 18.2:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in California is 22.3:1, higher than at this school. The school's lunch program data list 74% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
The allk12 Grade for Encinita Elementary is B+. Compared with California public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 68% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
The BeatsExpectations prediction for Encinita Elementary is 36.2%, and its average proficiency rate on state tests is 43.4%.
Census Bureau estimates for Los Angeles County show that median household income is about $90,112, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 2,244 public schools operate in Los Angeles County, serving about 1,265,907 students.
The school nearest to Encinita Elementary is Rosemead High, at a distance of about 0.3 miles. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. Of the 7 nearby schools with scores, including this one, Encinita Elementary is 6th on average proficiency.
Encinita Elementary is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels Suburb: Large.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 418 was 28% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 327. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (18.2:1) than in 2020-21 (19.2:1).
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Encinita Elementary. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Rosemead Elementary
- Mildred B. Janson ElementaryElementary · 575 students
- Muscatel MiddleMiddle · 511 students
- Emma W. Shuey ElementaryElementary · 450 students
- Savannah ElementaryElementary · 365 students
Other schools in Rosemead
- Rosemead HighHigh · 1,691 students
- Garvey (Richard) IntermediateMiddle · 661 students
- Mildred B. Janson ElementaryElementary · 575 students
- Muscatel MiddleMiddle · 511 students
- Emma W. Shuey ElementaryElementary · 450 students
- Bitely (Arlene) ElementaryElementary · 409 students
Nearby schools
- Rosemead High0.3 mi · 1,691
- La Rosa Elementary0.5 mi · 543
- Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center0.5 mi · 34
- Temple City Alternative0.5 mi · 28
- Muscatel Middle0.5 mi · 511
- Savannah Elementary0.8 mi · 365
Frequently asked questions
About Encinita ElementaryHow many students attend Encinita Elementary?
Encinita Elementary enrolls approximately 418 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does Encinita Elementary serve?
Encinita Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at Encinita Elementary?
Approximately 18.2:1 students per teacher at Encinita Elementary.
What is the student diversity at Encinita Elementary?
Student demographics at Encinita Elementary are roughly 2% White, 39% Hispanic, 0% Black, 59% Asian, 0% Two or more.
What district is Encinita Elementary in?
Encinita Elementary is part of Rosemead Elementary.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.