Poinsettia Elementary
Carlsbad, CA · Carlsbad Unified · Grades K-5
190th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 97%▲ Improving
Poinsettia Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Poinsettia Elementary 190th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 97% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 89th in 2015 to 97th in 2025 — improving.
Poinsettia Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 205 students tested
Poinsettia Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 509 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.7% | 52.5% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.3% | 27.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.3% | 11.8% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| Asian | 11.5% | 6.7% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Poinsettia Elementary
Typical home value $1.59M in zip 92009 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Poinsettia Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Carrillo ElementarySan Marcos Unified · 0.8 mi away647th of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 71% - 9La Costa Meadows ElementarySan Marcos Unified · 1.4 mi away621st of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 71% - 10Aviara Oaks ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 1.7 mi away255th of 5,659
ELA 81% · Math 79% - 10La Costa Heights ElementaryEncinitas Union Elementary · 2.7 mi away382nd of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 74% - 10Pacific Rim ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 2.9 mi away70th of 5,659
ELA 89% · Math 83% - 10El Camino Creek ElementaryEncinitas Union Elementary · 2.9 mi away71st of 5,659
ELA 87% · Math 85% - –High Tech Elementary North CountySan Diego County Office of Education · 3.2 mi away · charter
- 9Mission Estancia ElementaryEncinitas Union Elementary · 3.4 mi away666th of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 65%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Poinsettia Elementary in?
Poinsettia Elementary is part of the Carlsbad Unified district in Carlsbad, California.
Is Poinsettia Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Poinsettia Elementary 190th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 97% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Poinsettia Elementary?
White 53%, Hispanic 27%, Two or more races 12%, Asian 7% (509 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Poinsettia 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.