- Enrollment
- 1,948
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oceanside, CA
El Camino High
Federal NCES profile for El Camino High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062825004360
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Camino High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Oceanside · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
El Camino High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Camino High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Oceanside, CA.
School address
District: Oceanside Unified · California
NCES ID 062825004360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-111 students YoY
El Camino High held near 2,526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-111 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 109.0 → 106.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-111 students YoY 062825004360 · Oceanside, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,463 enr · 22.8:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Oceanside High (1,948 students)
El Camino High held near 2,526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-111 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 109.0 → 106.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Camino High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
El Camino High
2,463 students
- Oceanside High
Oceanside High
1,948 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
1,098 students
- North Terrace 771
North Terrace Elementary
771 students
- Louise Foussat 755
Louise Foussat Elementary
755 students
- Ivey Ranch Ele 698
Ivey Ranch Elementary
698 students
What this shows El Camino High reports 2,463 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Camino High compares
El Camino High 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 | 47.9% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,463 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
2,463
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
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
38.9%
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
$18,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.4%
White 17.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 6.4%
African American 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, El Camino High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Oceanside Unified reports $18,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Camino High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Terrace Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louise Foussat Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ivey Ranch Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Camino High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high schools in Oceanside
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Oceanside High
Standard public school
1,948 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Mission Vista High
Alternative education program
1,670 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Siatech
Standard public school
1,174 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Surfside High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
119 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Oceanside Unified School District Adult Transition Program
Special-education school
55 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~2,463 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Camino High
How many students attend El Camino High?
El Camino High has 2,463 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oceanside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,637 (2022-23) → 2,526 (2023-24), nearly flat (-111).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Camino High?
The student-teacher ratio at El Camino High 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 El Camino High?
47.9% of students at El Camino High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Camino High?
The largest demographic group at El Camino High is Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment, in Oceanside, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Camino High?
El Camino High has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 El Camino High rank among high schools in Oceanside?
By Resource Investment Index, El Camino High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Oceanside, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Oceanside on the city page.
What other schools are in Oceanside Unified?
Besides El Camino High, Oceanside Unified also operates Oceanside High (1,948 students), Martin Luther King Jr. Middle (1,098 students), and North Terrace Elementary (771 students). See the Oceanside Unified district page for the complete list.