Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School

3701 Kelton Drive

Oceanside, CA 92056

School District

Oceanside Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:22
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 20, 2024

Wonderful neighborhood school. Parking should be easier but a great school.
Submitted by parent on February 21, 2023

Something has changed - this school used to be amazing. Now - I would not enroll or recommend enrolling.
Submitted by parent on January 02, 2023

This school is fantastic! The teachers always go above and beyond to create a fun learning environment that makes my kids excited for the day ahead. I trust and believe in this school!
Submitted by parent on December 04, 2022

We love McAuliffe! Excellent teachers, and lots of events on campus, as well as an excellent counselor. I am happy to have my girls attend school here.
Submitted by parent on December 04, 2022

Good school. Principal, teachers, and staff are professional, motivated, and dedicated. Teachers and Staff truly care about the future and education of the students. Teachers and staff work hard day in and day out to ensure the students are safe, motivated, and continue in the right direction.
Submitted by principal on December 01, 2022

McAuliffe Elementary is a TK-5th grade school with some of the very best teachers you will ever find! Our teachers genuinely care about students academically, socially and emotionally. Since the pandemic our teachers have worked extremely hard to find the most current research based strategies to help students learn. The community around this school is very warm and inviting as well. Our PTO is AMAZING and very welcoming to all parents, teachers, and the community. Our school received a recent grant for music and all our students are participating in learning more about the culture of the Pacific Islands through playing the 'Ukelele, dancing and singing.
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2022

Our first timer first grader was welcomed at McAuliffe like she’d been there the year prior! She’s never said one negative thing about the school, kids or teachers, never one mention of any bully. Her behavior at home is calm, mellow and wanting to help. Such positive things from this school!
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2022

My child has attended for almost 6 years at McAuliffe. As any school, there has been ups and downs but overall we have loved our school and community. The teachers are amazing and we have been extremely lucky with all of them. Ms. Kelly has been a great principal and this year has been off to a great start with all of her support . As I enter the office frequently, I love seeing Ms. Leticia’s big warm welcoming smile at the front desk, all the kids love her. PTO is doing so many fun events this upcoming year. I’m a proud McAuliffe parent.
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2020

This school is the best school ever ! My daughter has been going here through tk-4th grade
Submitted by parent on February 03, 2020

We have always had great teachers! My kids have always scored high on tests & are great learners bc of their teachers.
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2019

My student has been here for four years and has had a great experience so far!
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2019

The teachers and leadership at McAuliffe put the students first and are constantly working to make the school the best it can be.
Submitted by parent on May 29, 2019

Zero discipline and extra low grades. Regret I brought my child here.
Submitted by parent on March 25, 2019

AMAZING! My husband and I love this school!!! It's amazing the principal is amazing, the teachers are wonderful!! I highly recommend this school!!
Submitted by parent on March 18, 2019

Our experience has been nothing but amazing. I’m very pleased with all the staff, teachers and principal here. I feel confident and safe sending my children to school here everyday.
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2018

This has been an amazing school for my boys. They have grown so much both in character and academically. The teachers and staff go the extra mile and the PTA does an excellent job!
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2017

I have had nothing but great experiences at McAuliffe. We relocated from a different district with a substantially higher rating and I've been much more satisfied with this school and it's staff/leadership/volunteers. Most of our staff are 20+ year veteran educators, and our principal is very involved in the student body/PTA. I'm in my 4th year at this school and while the testing has seen a decline, I do think we will start to see an incline as our class sizes have been declining and there has been a change in leadership. We also have a very strong PTA that provides substantial benefits to our school such as a self funded art program, STEM technology upgrades, and field trips.
Submitted by parent on February 26, 2016

My child has atteneded this school for 4 years (2nd-5th grades). We transferred to this school from another, because at the time, it was a great school. Very communicative faculty and staff. However each year this school has declined in all areas. Now our final year here... it's the worse by far! ZERO communication from the staff/faculty. ZERO information on any school activity until literally the evening before. Although I feel for all teaching staff regarding the new Common Core, I do not feel this particular group is contributing to the success of our kids... just babysitting.
Submitted by parent on April 25, 2014

I agree with many posts about this schools decline. It decline is becoming more and more rapid. I already had one child graduate this school and when my eldest child was there Mrs. Gliesberg ran an outstanding school and my child succeeded excellently. I have another child going to this school under the new principal and everything mentioned by others is true. All incentives and awards are almost non existant but they're always asking for more money, supplies etc... A few wonderful teachers and staff have left the school over the years. Test scores are down and declining. Emails to the principal go unreplied. Also agree with parents not being curtious or following rules in regards to pick up and drop off it has been dangerous at times. This school is a shell of what it once was.
Submitted by parent on February 01, 2014

This a great school, just some parents need to learn how to drive and park and be courteous to parent crossing guards. Now if you wonder where the money goes, attend a PTA meeting!!!! And if you don't like our school because it old then go to another one that is brand new, but good luck because all of those schools have a rating of 2!