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Enrollment
659
Elementary
DISTRICT 503 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CARLSBAD UNIFIED·NCES 060750009120
Hope Elementary
3010 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92010 · (760) 331-5900 · San Diego County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL659 STUDENTS
A
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 86% of California public elementary schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- A-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C+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
22.0:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.6:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
27%
179 students
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 65%
Community
6
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 | 107 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 108 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 119 | 18% |
| Grade 3 | 124 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 95 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 106 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (107) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (106).
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 61% · 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
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
71.8%
CA avg 49.1% . +2.8pp since 2014
Math
70.3%
CA avg 37.7% . +1.3pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 72 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 70 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 3 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 1 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 44.8% | 27.0% | 18.4% | 9.8% |
| Math | 32.6% | 37.7% | 21.2% | 8.5% |
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 | 71.8% | 70.3% |
| 2023-24 | 74.2% | 69.5% |
| 2022-23 | 76.0% | 66.1% |
| 2021-22 | 73.5% | 66.3% |
| 2018-19 | 71.9% | 69.9% |
| 2017-18 | 73.6% | 68.6% |
| 2016-17 | 72.9% | 65.9% |
| 2015-16 | 69.0% | 66.0% |
| 2014-15 | 69.0% | 69.0% |
% 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
71.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
63.6%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+8.2pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 72% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 64% 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 Hope Elementary
Hope Elementary's state test result (71.8% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Elementary this school | 659 | 27.2% | 71.8% |
| Classical Academy Vista Vista | 651 | 28.0% | N/A |
| Capri Elementary Encinitas | 613 | 26.1% | 66.4% |
| Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle Santa Rosa | 708 | 26.8% | 52.3% |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary Glendale | 608 | 29.3% | 72.4% |
| Hope View Elementary Huntington Beach | 546 | 27.3% | 61.4% |
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 Hope Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 71.8% | #566 of 5,151 | #71 of 392 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 70.3% | #590 of 5,172 ▲ 42 | #70 of 393 ▲ 6 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 71.8% | #668 of 5,172 ▼ 170 | #78 of 393 ▼ 16 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +1.1pp | #2,961 of 5,116 | #207 of 387 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 659 | #963 of 5,915 | #82 of 453 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.0:1 | #2,170 of 5,352 | #118 of 418 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.9% | #1,737 of 5,354 | #186 of 418 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 27.2% | #4,882 of 5,625 | #359 of 442 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.4% | #1,020 of 1,139 | #82 of 97 |
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
659
+157 (+31%) vs 2020
+9% since 1990-91, when it was 604
Student : Teacher
22.0:1
was 19.3:1
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 | 659 | 30 | 22.0:1 | 27% (179) |
| 2023-24 | 657 | 27.2 | 24.1:1 | 16% (106) |
| 2022-23 | 639 | 27.8 | 23.0:1 | 16% (105) |
| 2020-21 | 502 | 26 | 19.3:1 | 16% (80) |
| 2017-18 | 650 | 25.5 | 25.5:1 | 15% (99) |
| 2015-16 | 646 | 24 | 26.9:1 | 12% (79) |
| 2010-11 | 539 | N/A | N/A | 13% (68) |
| 2000-01 | 786 | 36 | 21.8:1 | 19% (149) |
| 1990-91 | 604 | 21 | 28.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hope Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (650 to 659); teachers up 18% (25.5 to 30).
About Hope Elementary
Hope Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Carlsbad Unified, located in Carlsbad, California. The school runs kindergarten through 5 and enrolls 659 students. Elementary schools in California average about 465 students, which makes this school 42% larger than average.
Hope Elementary is one of 16 schools in Carlsbad Unified, which enrolls 10,678 students in total.
At Hope Elementary, 55% of students are White. It is also 25% Hispanic, 15% multiracial, and 4% Asian. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Hope Elementary scores 61%.
With 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 22.0:1. The 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is close to this figure. Roughly 27% of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in San Diego County average 54%.
On the allk12 Grade, Hope Elementary lands at A, ahead of 86% of California public elementary schools.
On the allk12 BeatsExpectations measure, Hope Elementary is 8.2 points above the average proficiency rate across its state test results predicted for its free or reduced-price lunch share: 71.8% actual, 63.6% predicted. That is outside both the top and bottom 10% in California.
The county, San Diego County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $106,268, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 43% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. The county's public schools total 766, with about 467,437 students.
Measured in a straight line, Calavera Hills Elementary is about 0.8 miles from Hope Elementary. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8. Nearby schools with test data average 65.4% proficiency; Hope Elementary posts 71.8%.
Hope Elementary has an NCES locale of City: Mid-size.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, Hope Elementary had a net gain of 157 students, or 31%. The number of students per teacher increased from 19.3 to 22.0 over 4 years.
People can post here about homework, tutoring, and testing dates and other school topics. Members of the school community can share what they know.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Carlsbad Unified
- Carlsbad HighHigh · 2,336 students
- Sage Creek HighHigh · 1,289 students
- Aviara Oaks MiddleMiddle · 991 students
- Valley MiddleMiddle · 807 students
- Calavera Hills MiddleMiddle · 655 students
- Pacific Rim ElementaryElementary · 642 students
Other schools in Carlsbad
- Carlsbad HighHigh · 2,336 students
- La Costa Canyon HighHigh · 1,774 students
- Sage Creek HighHigh · 1,289 students
- Aviara Oaks MiddleMiddle · 991 students
- Valley MiddleMiddle · 807 students
- Carrillo ElementaryElementary · 725 students
Other Hope Elementary schools
7 other US public schools in 6 states are named Hope Elementary. Hope Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 8.
- Hope ElementarySanta Barbara, CA · 279 students
- Hope ElementaryPorterville, CA · 237 students
- Hope Elementary SchoolCONROE, TX · 764 students
- Hope Elementary SchoolHope, IN · 547 students
- Hope Elementary SchoolHope, ME · 140 students
Nearby schools
- Calavera Hills Elementary0.8 mi · 441
- Calavera Hills Middle0.9 mi · 655
- Audeo Charter II1.0 mi · 239
- Sage Creek High1.4 mi · 1,289
- Magnolia Elementary1.5 mi · 488
- Carlsbad Seaside Academy1.5 mi · 38
Frequently asked questions
About Hope ElementaryHow many students attend Hope Elementary?
Hope Elementary enrolls approximately 659 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Hope Elementary serve?
Hope Elementary serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hope Elementary is approximately 22.0:1 (30 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Hope Elementary?
Student demographics at Hope Elementary are roughly 55% White, 25% Hispanic, 0% Black, 4% Asian, 15% Two or more.
Who oversees Hope Elementary?
Hope Elementary is overseen by Carlsbad Unified in San Diego County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.