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Fallbrook Union Elementary

Above Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 53.5/100

Fallbrook Union Elementary has 7 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 53.5/100 — 9.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is San Onofre Elementary at 74/100, where 49.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,492 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 15.6%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
53.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.9
39.9 – 73.8
Avg Exceeded %
29.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -9.7pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 33.9 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 15.6%, 2.5pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: San Onofre Elementary leads the district at 74 with 49.9% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Fallbrook Union Elementary

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First5 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
68.8%
White
23.1%
Asian
0.5%
Black
1.8%
Other
5.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
35%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Fallbrook Union Elementary spends $16,492 per student in current expenditures — $1,677 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$16,492
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,756
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 32.3%
$12,470 → $16,492
Spending Efficiency
3.24
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 64%Support 33%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$52,921–$129,725
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
289
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (7)

Fallbrook Union Elementary has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.5 — 9.7 points above the state average of 43.8. 1 of 7 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -9.7pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is San Onofre Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 49.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Onofre Elementary
Fallbrook Union Elementary Strong All-Around
49.9%Strong
74/100
2Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary
Fallbrook Union Elementary Building Momentum
38.4%Solid
66/100
3La Paloma Elementary
Fallbrook Union Elementary Building Momentum
32.8%Solid
54/100
4Live Oak Elementary
Fallbrook Union Elementary Building Momentum
26.6%Developing
48/100
5William H. Frazier Elementary
Fallbrook Union Elementary Building Momentum
20.6%Developing
47/100
6Maie Ellis Elementary
Fallbrook Union Elementary Culture First
16.7%Developing
46/100
7Fallbrook STEM Academy
Fallbrook Union Elementary Building Momentum
20.7%Developing
40/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Fallbrook Union Elementary

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Fallbrook Union Elementary a good school district?
Fallbrook Union Elementary has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.5/100, which is 9.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 29.4% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Fallbrook Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Fallbrook Union Elementary is San Onofre Elementary with a Scope Score of 74/100 and 49.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Fallbrook Union Elementary spend per student?
Fallbrook Union Elementary spends $16,492 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Fallbrook Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Fallbrook Union Elementary range from $52,921–$129,725 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.