Serving 612 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Aviara Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aviara Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Aviara Oaks Elementary School's student population of 612 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
612 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
Campus Size
19 acres
School Rankings
Aviara Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aviara Oaks Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
56%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Carlsbad Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aviara Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Aviara Oaks Elementary School is ranked #164 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Aviara Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Aviara Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poinsettia Elementary School, Pacific Rim Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Aviara Oaks Elementary School?
612 students attend Aviara Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Aviara Oaks Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aviara Oaks Elementary School?
Aviara Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Aviara Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Aviara Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Aviara Oaks Elementary School part of?
Aviara Oaks Elementary School is part of Carlsbad Unified School District.
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