Capri Elementary

941 Capri Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024

www.eusd.k12.ca.us/ca

631 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Capri Elementary, located in the coastal community of Encinitas, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K-6 as part of the Encinitas Union School District (EUSD). Known for its commitment to academic excellence and whole-child development, the school emphasizes a robust curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with enrichment programs. The school is particularly noted for its focus on innovation, wellness, and environmental stewardship, often integrating garden-based learning and sustainable practices into the daily student experience.

Beyond its academic focus, Capri Elementary is recognized for fostering a tight-knit, inclusive community culture. With strong parent involvement and a dedicated teaching staff, the school creates a supportive environment that encourages social-emotional growth alongside traditional learning. As an EUSD school, it benefits from the district’s "Healthy Living" initiative, which prioritizes physical activity, nutrition, and mental well-being, ensuring that students are well-rounded and prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

631

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capri Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	337
Hispanic	228
Black	3
Asian	19
Two or More	42
American Indian	2

White
337 (53.4 %)
Hispanic
228 (36.1 %)
Two or More
42 (6.7 %)
Asian
19 (3.0 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Encinitas Union Elementary
Phone:	(760)944-4360
Website:	http://www.eusd.k12.ca.us/ca
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 86

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 94