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Poinsettia Elementary

2445 Mica Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92009, United States

+1 (760) 331-6500

http://pes.carlsbadusd.net

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Poinsettia Elementary Overview

About This School

Poinsettia Elementary is a public elementary in Carlsbad, California, serving 481 students in grades K-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1 with 21 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $108,271. Students are composed of 54% male and 46% female. The student body is 49% White, 28% Hispanic, 13% Two or More Races, 9% Asian, and 1% Black.

481

Total Students

K-5

22:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

21 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

San Diego County

Students per Counselor

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Poinsettia Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

22:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 21.6:1

State Avg: 20.5:1

Students per Counselor

Poinsettia Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$108,271

City Avg: $111,199

State Avg: $106,740

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio22:1

Students per Counselor:1

Poinsettia Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

54.26%

Male

45.74%

Female

Total Enrollment: 481 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White49.27%

Hispanic28.27%

Asian8.52%

Black0.83%

Two or More Races12.68%

Native American0.42%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Poinsettia Elementary

Q: What is Poinsettia Elementary?

A: Poinsettia Elementary is a elementary public located in Carlsbad.

Q: How many students attend Poinsettia Elementary?

A: Poinsettia Elementary has approximately 481 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Poinsettia Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Poinsettia Elementary is 22:1.

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Detailed Information about Poinsettia Elementary

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About Poinsettia Elementary - Carlsbad, CA

Quick Facts about Poinsettia Elementary
School Name	Poinsettia Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	2445 Mica Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92009, Carlsbad, CA
County	San Diego County
Phone	+1 (760) 331-6500
Total Students	481
Student-Teacher Ratio	22:1
Full-Time Teachers	21
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Poinsettia Elementary

What is Poinsettia Elementary?

Poinsettia Elementary is a elementary public located in Carlsbad.

How many students attend Poinsettia Elementary?

Poinsettia Elementary has approximately 481 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Poinsettia Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Poinsettia Elementary is 22:1.

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