La Costa Meadows Elementary
Carlsbad, CA · San Marcos Unified · Grades K-5
621st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 89%· Stable
La Costa Meadows Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks La Costa Meadows Elementary 621st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 89% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2015 to 89th in 2025.
La Costa Meadows Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 322 students tested
La Costa Meadows Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 723 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.5% | 64.5% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.1% | 17.7% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 10.8% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Asian | 7.0% | 5.7% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near La Costa Meadows Elementary
Typical home value $1.59M in zip 92009 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near La Costa Meadows Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Carrillo ElementarySan Marcos Unified · 1 mi away647th of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 71% - 10Poinsettia ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 1.4 mi away190th of 5,659
ELA 82% · Math 81% - 10La Costa Heights ElementaryEncinitas Union Elementary · 1.7 mi away382nd of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 74% - 10Aviara Oaks ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 2.1 mi away255th of 5,659
ELA 81% · Math 79% - 10El Camino Creek ElementaryEncinitas Union Elementary · 2.2 mi away71st of 5,659
ELA 87% · Math 85% - 9Mission Estancia ElementaryEncinitas Union Elementary · 2.2 mi away666th of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 65% - 9San Elijo ElementarySan Marcos Unified · 2.6 mi away599th of 5,659
ELA 74% · Math 70% - 10Olivenhain Pioneer ElementaryEncinitas Union Elementary · 2.8 mi away346th of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 76%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is La Costa Meadows Elementary in?
La Costa Meadows Elementary is part of the San Marcos Unified district in Carlsbad, California.
Is La Costa Meadows Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks La Costa Meadows Elementary 621st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 89% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of La Costa Meadows Elementary?
White 65%, Hispanic 18%, Two or more races 11%, Asian 6% (723 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near La Costa Meadows Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92009 is $1.59M 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.