- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Culver City, CA
El Marino Elementary
Federal NCES profile for El Marino Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061026003192
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Marino Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Culver City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
El Marino Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Marino Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Culver City, CA.
School address
District: Culver City Unified · California
NCES ID 061026003192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
El Marino Elementary held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 061026003192 · Culver City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
795 enr · 22.7:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Culver City High (2,012 students)
El Marino Elementary held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Marino Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Culver City Hi
Culver City High
2,012 students
- Culver City Mi
Culver City Middle
1,523 students
- This school 795
El Marino Elementary
795 students
- Linwood E. How 567
Linwood E. Howe Elementary
567 students
- El Rincon Elem 565
El Rincon Elementary
565 students
- Farragut Eleme 548
Farragut Elementary
548 students
What this shows El Marino Elementary reports 795 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Marino Elementary compares
El Marino 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 795 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
795
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,956
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 795 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
Two or More 23.0%
Asian 19.6%
White 15.2%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, El Marino Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Culver City Unified reports $16,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Marino Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culver City High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Culver City Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linwood E. Howe Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Rincon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farragut Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Marino Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Culver City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Linwood E. Howe Elementary
Standard public school
567 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
El Rincon Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Farragut Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Braddock Drive Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 20:1 students per teacher
La Ballona Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Playa Del Rey Elementary
Standard public school
272 students 22.7:1 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 (~795 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Marino Elementary
How many students attend El Marino Elementary?
El Marino Elementary has 795 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Culver City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 786 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Marino Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at El Marino Elementary is 22.7:1, 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 Marino Elementary?
10.5% of students at El Marino Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Marino Elementary?
The largest demographic group at El Marino Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment, in Culver City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Marino Elementary?
El Marino Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 El Marino Elementary rank among elementary schools in Culver City?
By Resource Investment Index, El Marino Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Culver City, 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 Culver City on the city page.
What other schools are in Culver City Unified?
Besides El Marino Elementary, Culver City Unified also operates Culver City High (2,012 students), Culver City Middle (1,523 students), and Linwood E. Howe Elementary (567 students). See the Culver City Unified district page for the complete list.