- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Diego, CA
Carmel Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carmel Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063699003955
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmel Creek Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 179
- elementary schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- small classes for California
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmel Creek Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel Creek Elementary ranks #5 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: Solana Beach Elementary · California
NCES ID 063699003955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Carmel Creek Elementary shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 063699003955 · San Diego, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 16.7:1 · 6.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Solana Ranch Elementary (482 students)
Carmel Creek Elementary shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carmel Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Solana Ranch E
Solana Ranch Elementary
482 students
- Skyline Elemen
Skyline Elementary
410 students
- Solana Highlan
Solana Highlands Elementary
384 students
- Solana Pacific
Solana Pacific Elementary
375 students
- Solana Santa F
Solana Santa Fe Elementary
334 students
- This school
Carmel Creek Elementary
317 students
What this shows Carmel Creek Elementary reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carmel Creek Elementary compares
Carmel Creek 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,324
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 44.5%
White 29.3%
Two or More 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Carmel Creek Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Solana Beach Elementary reports $22,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carmel Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solana Ranch Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solana Highlands Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solana Pacific Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solana Santa Fe Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmel Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carmel Creek Elementary
How many students attend Carmel Creek Elementary?
Carmel Creek Elementary has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmel Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmel Creek Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% 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 Carmel Creek Elementary?
6.4% of students at Carmel Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmel Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carmel Creek Elementary is Asian at 44.5% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmel Creek Elementary?
Carmel Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Carmel Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel Creek Elementary ranks #5 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, 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 San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in Solana Beach Elementary?
Besides Carmel Creek Elementary, Solana Beach Elementary also operates Solana Ranch Elementary (482 students), Skyline Elementary (410 students), and Solana Highlands Elementary (384 students). See the Solana Beach Elementary district page for the complete list.