Enrollment
456
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morgan Hill, CA
El Toro Health Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for El Toro Health Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062583009937
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Toro Health Science Academy earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Morgan Hill · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
El Toro Health Science Academy has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Toro Health Science Academy ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Morgan Hill, CA.
School address
District: Morgan Hill Unified · California
NCES ID 062583009937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How El Toro Health Science Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at El Toro Health Science Academy
El Toro Health Science Academy is a mid-sized elementary school in Morgan Hill, California, enrolling 456 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,260 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,191, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (26%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Morgan Hill Unified spends $13,208 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Morgan Hill's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) (690 students): El Toro Health Science Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.3:1 vs 28.8:1).
Morgan Hill Unified also operates Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students) and Live Oak High (1,101 students) alongside El Toro Health Science Academy.
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 El Toro Health Science Academy compares
El Toro Health Science Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$13,208
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 50.7%
White 26.3%
Two or More 14.3%
Asian 7.7%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, El Toro Health Science Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morgan Hill Unified, which includes El Toro Health Science Academy.
$13,208
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 35.2%
Federal 8.6%
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 El Toro Health Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Sobrato High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nordstrom Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Toro Health Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Morgan Hill
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)
Standard public school
690 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Charter School of Morgan Hill
Standard public school
654 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Nordstrom Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 23:1 students per teacher
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy
Standard public school
442 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Barrett Elementary
Standard public school
374 students 22:1 students per teacher
P. a. Walsh Steam Academy
Standard public school
359 students 19.9:1 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 (~456 students)
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Frequently asked questions about El Toro Health Science Academy
How many students attend El Toro Health Science Academy?
El Toro Health Science Academy has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morgan Hill, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Toro Health Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at El Toro Health Science Academy is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Toro Health Science Academy?
34.0% of students at El Toro Health Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Toro Health Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at El Toro Health Science Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment, in Morgan Hill, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Toro Health Science Academy?
El Toro Health Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does El Toro Health Science Academy rank among elementary schools in Morgan Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, El Toro Health Science Academy ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Morgan Hill, 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 Morgan Hill on the city page.
Is El Toro Health Science Academy a good school?
El Toro Health Science Academy earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. 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 Morgan Hill Unified?
Besides El Toro Health Science Academy, Morgan Hill Unified also operates Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students), Live Oak High (1,101 students), and Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) (690 students). See the Morgan Hill Unified district page for the complete list.
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