Overview
Central Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Escondido, California. The school enrolls 575 students. It is part of the Escondido Union district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictEscondido Union
County6073
CityEscondido
ZIP92025
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061288001451
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment575
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino89.6%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races3.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %94%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)