- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pacifica, CA
Cabrillo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cabrillo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062046002458
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cabrillo Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Pacifica · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cabrillo Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cabrillo Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Pacifica, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Cabrillo Elementary held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 062046002458 · Pacifica, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 22.8:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Vallemar Elementary (500 students)
Cabrillo Elementary held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cabrillo Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cabrillo Elementary
524 students
- Vallemar Eleme
Vallemar Elementary
500 students
- Ingrid B. Lacy
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle
484 students
- Ortega Element
Ortega Elementary
404 students
- Ocean Shore El
Ocean Shore Elementary
368 students
- Sunset Ridge E
Sunset Ridge Elementary
348 students
What this shows Cabrillo Elementary reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cabrillo Elementary compares
Cabrillo Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 77% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,380
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 524 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: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 16.2%
Asian 8.6%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Cabrillo Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Pacifica reports $15,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cabrillo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallemar Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ingrid B. Lacy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ortega Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean Shore Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cabrillo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Pacifica
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Vallemar Elementary
Standard public school
500 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Ortega Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Ocean Shore Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Pacifica Independent Home Study
Alternative education program
12 students 6:1 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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cabrillo Elementary
How many students attend Cabrillo Elementary?
Cabrillo Elementary has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pacifica, CA. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cabrillo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cabrillo Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cabrillo Elementary?
12.6% of students at Cabrillo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cabrillo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cabrillo Elementary is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Pacifica, 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 Cabrillo Elementary?
Cabrillo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Cabrillo Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pacifica?
By Resource Investment Index, Cabrillo Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Pacifica, 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 Pacifica on the city page.
What other schools are in Pacifica?
Besides Cabrillo Elementary, Pacifica also operates Vallemar Elementary (500 students), Ingrid B. Lacy Middle (484 students), and Ortega Elementary (404 students). See the Pacifica district page for the complete list.