At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
449
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
21%-44.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Kelly Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Carlsbad, California. The school enrolls 449 students. It is part of the Carlsbad Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
21% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCarlsbad Unified
County6073
CityCarlsbad
ZIP92008
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060750000711
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment449
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino15.6%
Black / African American7.8%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native59.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races16.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.2%
Hispanic
15.6%
Black
7.8%
Asian
1.2%
Two+
16.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.