OCEAN KNOLL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ocean Knoll Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Encinitas Union Elementary school district, located in Encinitas, CA with about 650 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Ocean Knoll Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ocean Knoll Elementary, located in the coastal community of Encinitas, California, is a public school within the Encinitas Union School District. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is well-regarded for its emphasis on creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. It is particularly noted for its commitment to "whole-child" education, often integrating unique programs such as mindfulness, garden-based learning, and comprehensive arts instruction alongside a rigorous academic curriculum.

The school community is characterized by strong parent involvement and a focus on fostering social-emotional development. By leveraging its beautiful seaside location and a collaborative faculty, Ocean Knoll strives to prepare its students for academic success while encouraging them to become compassionate, engaged members of the global community. Its focus on innovative teaching strategies and student wellness makes it a standout institution within the highly-rated Encinitas school system.

For more information, contact Ocean Knoll Elementary at (760) 944-4351 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.