Calavera Hills Elementary

4100 Tamarack Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92008

www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us/calavera.htm

449 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Calavera Hills Elementary School, located in the coastal community of Carlsbad, California, is a highly-rated public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Carlsbad Unified School District, the school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while incorporating innovative teaching methods to ensure students are well-prepared for middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic program, Calavera Hills Elementary is recognized for its vibrant school culture and active community involvement. The campus benefits from a dedicated parent-teacher association and numerous extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore their interests in arts, technology, and physical education. Situated in a scenic area, the school prides itself on maintaining a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment where staff, students, and families work together to promote a well-rounded educational experience.

449

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calavera Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	210
Black	7
Asian	18
Two or More	47
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
210 (46.9 %)
White
164 (36.6 %)
Two or More
47 (10.5 %)
Asian
18 (4.0 %)
Black
7 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Carlsbad Unified
Phone:	(760)331-6300
Website:	http://www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us/calavera.htm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 76