Poinsettia Elementary

2445 Mica Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009

www.poinsettiaschool.org

480 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Poinsettia Elementary School, located in the La Costa community of Carlsbad, California, serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Carlsbad Unified School District. The school is widely recognized for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive parent community that plays an active role in campus life. Emphasizing a "whole child" approach, the school balances rigorous standards-based curriculum with programs designed to foster social-emotional growth, creativity, and character development.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Poinsettia Elementary provides a variety of enrichment opportunities, including music, physical education, and technology integration, to prepare students for the demands of middle school and beyond. The campus is noted for its collaborative atmosphere and commitment to inclusivity, striving to create a safe, engaging environment where all students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With its prime location in North County San Diego, the school remains a centerpiece of the local neighborhood, maintaining a reputation for excellence within the Carlsbad educational community.

480

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poinsettia Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	110
Black	9
Asian	33
Two or More	65

White
263 (54.8 %)
Hispanic
110 (22.9 %)
Two or More
65 (13.5 %)
Asian
33 (6.9 %)
Black
9 (1.9 %)

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)331-6500
Website:	http://www.poinsettiaschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 120

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 80