Kelly Elementary
Carlsbad, CA · Carlsbad Unified · Grades K-5
261st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 95%· Stable
Kelly Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Kelly Elementary 261st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 95% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 92th in 2015 to 95th in 2025.
Kelly Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 220 students tested
Kelly Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 441 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.1% | 62.6% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.6% | 15.9% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.3% | 14.1% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Asian | 7.8% | 5.9% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Kelly Elementary
Typical home value $1.46M in zip 92008 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2019
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Kelly Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Magnolia ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 1.2 mi away333rd of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 79% - 9Hope ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 1.6 mi away639th of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 70% - 7Jefferson ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 1.7 mi away1,923rd of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 48% - 9Calavera Hills ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 2 mi away939th of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 63% - 9Buena Vista ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 2.3 mi away736th of 5,659
ELA 70% · Math 69% - 10Pacific Rim ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 2.6 mi away70th of 5,659
ELA 89% · Math 83% - 9Casita Center for Science/Math/TechnologyVista Unified · 3.3 mi away913th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 67% - 6South Oceanside ElementaryOceanside Unified · 3.4 mi away2,787th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Kelly Elementary in?
Kelly Elementary is part of the Carlsbad Unified district in Carlsbad, California.
Is Kelly Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Kelly Elementary 261st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 95% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Kelly Elementary?
White 63%, Two or more races 16%, Hispanic 14%, Asian 6% (441 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Kelly Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92008 is $1.46M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.