Enrollment
414
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newhall, CA
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062718011317
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Newhall · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Newhall, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Newhall, California, enrolling 414 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 414 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,958 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #869.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Newhall spends $12,490 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Newhall's elementary schools, it stands alongside Valley View Community Elementary (526 students): Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23:1 vs 21.9:1).
Newhall also operates Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students) and Stevenson Ranch Elementary (764 students) alongside Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary compares
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$12,490
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.5%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 5.6%
White 5.1%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newhall, which includes Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary.
$12,490
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 55.0%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Canyon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Ranch Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valencia Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Newhall
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Valley View Community Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Newhall Elementary
Standard public school
493 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Peachland Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Wiley Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~414 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary
How many students attend Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary?
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newhall, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary?
75.6% of students at Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment, in Newhall, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary?
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newhall?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Newhall, 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 Newhall on the city page.
Is Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary a good school?
Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Newhall?
Besides Dr. J. Michael Mcgrath Elementary, Newhall also operates Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students), Stevenson Ranch Elementary (764 students), and Valencia Valley Elementary (738 students). See the Newhall district page for the complete list.
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