- Enrollment
- 3,328
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Murrieta, CA
Avaxat Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Avaxat Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002909508
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avaxat Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 13
- elementary schools in Murrieta · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Avaxat Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avaxat Elementary ranks #8 of 13 elementary schools in Murrieta, CA.
School address
District: Murrieta Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060002909508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Avaxat Elementary shrank from 724 students in 2022-23 to 683 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 060002909508 · Murrieta, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 20.6:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Murrieta High (3,328 students)
Avaxat Elementary shrank from 724 students in 2022-23 to 683 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Avaxat Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Murrieta
Vista Murrieta High
3,328 students
- Murrieta Valle
Murrieta Valley High
2,104 students
- Murrieta Mesa
Murrieta Mesa High
2,066 students
- Thompson Middl
Thompson Middle
1,565 students
- Dorothy Mcelhi
Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle
1,451 students
- This school 617
Avaxat Elementary
617 students
What this shows Avaxat Elementary reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avaxat Elementary compares
Avaxat Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 40% in California - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,012
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 617 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%
White 25.4%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 5.8%
Asian 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Avaxat Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Murrieta Valley Unified reports $15,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avaxat Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Murrieta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Murrieta Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Murrieta Mesa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Mcelhinney Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avaxat Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,104
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,565
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Murrieta
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cole Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
1,038 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Lisa J. Mails Elementary
Standard public school
1,006 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Murrieta Elementary
Standard public school
893 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Alta Murrieta Elementary
Standard public school
849 students 25:1 students per teacher
Antelope Hills Elementary
Standard public school
839 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary
Standard public school
828 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avaxat Elementary
How many students attend Avaxat Elementary?
Avaxat Elementary has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Murrieta, CA. CCD year-over-year: 724 (2022-23) → 683 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avaxat Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Avaxat Elementary is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avaxat Elementary?
49.7% of students at Avaxat Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avaxat Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Avaxat Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment, in Murrieta, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avaxat Elementary?
Avaxat Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Avaxat Elementary rank among elementary schools in Murrieta?
By Resource Investment Index, Avaxat Elementary ranks #8 of 13 elementary schools in Murrieta, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Murrieta on the city page.
What other schools are in Murrieta Valley Unified?
Besides Avaxat Elementary, Murrieta Valley Unified also operates Vista Murrieta High (3,328 students), Murrieta Valley High (2,104 students), and Murrieta Mesa High (2,066 students). See the Murrieta Valley Unified district page for the complete list.