- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Diego, CA
Carmel Del Mar Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carmel Del Mar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061074001171
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmel Del Mar Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #26 of 179
- elementary schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmel Del Mar Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel Del Mar Elementary ranks #26 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: Del Mar Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061074001171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Carmel Del Mar Elementary held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 061074001171 · San Diego, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 21.6:1 · 7.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Sage Canyon (457 students)
Carmel Del Mar Elementary held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carmel Del Mar Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carmel Del Mar Elementary
562 students
- Sage Canyon
Sage Canyon
457 students
- Ocean Air
Ocean Air
450 students
- Torrey Hills
Torrey Hills
389 students
- Sycamore Ridge
Sycamore Ridge
386 students
- Pacific Sky
Pacific Sky
368 students
What this shows Carmel Del Mar Elementary reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carmel Del Mar Elementary compares
Carmel Del Mar 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 87% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.7%
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
$20,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 43.1%
White 38.3%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Asian at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Carmel Del Mar Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Del Mar Union Elementary reports $20,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carmel Del Mar Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Canyon | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean Air | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Torrey Hills | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Ridge | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacific Sky | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmel Del Mar Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Similar elementary schools in San Diego
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Design 39 Campus
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1,216 students 27:1 students per teacher
Nestor Language Academy Charter
Standard public school
1,079 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Ocean View Hills
Standard public school
1,020 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Language Academy
Standard public school
1,015 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Del Sur Elementary
Standard public school
891 students 24.1:1 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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carmel Del Mar Elementary
How many students attend Carmel Del Mar Elementary?
Carmel Del Mar Elementary has 562 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmel Del Mar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmel Del Mar Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carmel Del Mar Elementary?
7.2% of students at Carmel Del Mar Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmel Del Mar Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carmel Del Mar Elementary is Asian at 43.1% of enrollment, in San Diego, 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 Carmel Del Mar Elementary?
Carmel Del Mar Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carmel Del Mar Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel Del Mar Elementary ranks #26 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 Del Mar Union Elementary?
Besides Carmel Del Mar Elementary, Del Mar Union Elementary also operates Sage Canyon (457 students), Ocean Air (450 students), and Torrey Hills (389 students). See the Del Mar Union Elementary district page for the complete list.