Christa McAuliffe Elementary

3701 Kelton Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92056

mcauliffe.oside.us/

495 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Christa McAuliffe Elementary, located in Oceanside, California, is a public school within the Oceanside Unified School District that serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Named in honor of the teacher and astronaut Christa McAuliffe, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, academic excellence, and personal growth. The school is deeply committed to integrating modern educational practices with a focus on core academic standards, ensuring that students develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is known for its vibrant community atmosphere and its dedication to the "whole child," offering various programs that promote character development and social-emotional learning. The campus at 3701 Kelton Drive serves as a hub for its local neighborhood, fostering strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and community members. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, active parent involvement, and a student-centered approach, Christa McAuliffe Elementary strives to prepare its students to become responsible, life-long learners in an ever-evolving global society.

495

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	251
Black	9
Asian	16
Two or More	57
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
251 (50.7 %)
White
156 (31.5 %)
Two or More
57 (11.5 %)
Asian
16 (3.2 %)
Black
9 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Oceanside Unified
Phone:	(760)901-8400
Website:	http://mcauliffe.oside.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 94

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 78