- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Elsinore, CA
Elsinore Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elsinore Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002709490
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elsinore Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 12
- elementary schools in Lake Elsinore · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Elsinore Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elsinore Elementary ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Lake Elsinore, CA.
School address
District: Lake Elsinore Unified · California
NCES ID 060002709490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Elsinore Elementary shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 060002709490 · Lake Elsinore, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 21:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students)
Elsinore Elementary shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Elsinore Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temescal Canyo
Temescal Canyon High
2,373 students
- Elsinore High
Elsinore High
1,927 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High
1,687 students
- David a. Brown
David a. Brown Middle
1,030 students
- Terra Cotta Mi
Terra Cotta Middle
1,026 students
- This school 462
Elsinore Elementary
462 students
What this shows Elsinore Elementary reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elsinore Elementary compares
Elsinore Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.0%
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
$16,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 90.5%
White 4.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Elsinore Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Elsinore Unified reports $16,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elsinore Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temescal Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elsinore High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David a. Brown Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terra Cotta Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elsinore Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Elsinore
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lakeland Village
Standard public school
909 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Railroad Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
873 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Earl Warren Elementary
Standard public school
821 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Herk Bouris Elementary
Standard public school
734 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Tuscany Hills Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 20.2:1 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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elsinore Elementary
How many students attend Elsinore Elementary?
Elsinore Elementary has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Elsinore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsinore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elsinore Elementary is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elsinore Elementary?
87.5% of students at Elsinore Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elsinore Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elsinore Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment, in Lake Elsinore, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elsinore Elementary?
Elsinore Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Elsinore Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lake Elsinore?
By Resource Investment Index, Elsinore Elementary ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Lake Elsinore, 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 Lake Elsinore on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Elsinore Unified?
Besides Elsinore Elementary, Lake Elsinore Unified also operates Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students), Elsinore High (1,927 students), and Lakeside High (1,687 students). See the Lake Elsinore Unified district page for the complete list.