- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wildomar, CA
Elsinore High
Federal NCES profile for Elsinore High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060002709489
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elsinore High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Wildomar · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Elsinore High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elsinore High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Wildomar, CA.
School address
District: Lake Elsinore Unified · California
NCES ID 060002709489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Elsinore High held near 2,065 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.8 → 87.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-57 students YoY 060002709489 · Wildomar, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,927 enr · 22.7:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students)
Elsinore High held near 2,065 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.8 → 87.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Elsinore High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temescal Canyo
Temescal Canyon High
2,373 students
- This school
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
- Canyon Lake Mi
Canyon Lake Middle
951 students
What this shows Elsinore High reports 1,927 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elsinore High compares
Elsinore 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,927 | top 4% | - | - |
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.
1,927
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
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
40.2%
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
Counselors5.4 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.6%
White 19.4%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 4.7%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Elsinore High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temescal Canyon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David a. Brown Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terra Cotta Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon Lake Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elsinore High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~1,927 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elsinore High
How many students attend Elsinore High?
Elsinore High has 1,927 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wildomar, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,122 (2022-23) → 2,065 (2023-24), nearly flat (-57).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsinore High?
The student-teacher ratio at Elsinore High 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 Elsinore High?
56.5% of students at Elsinore High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elsinore High?
The largest demographic group at Elsinore High is Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment, in Wildomar, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elsinore High?
Elsinore High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Elsinore High rank among public schools in Wildomar?
By Resource Investment Index, Elsinore High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Wildomar, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wildomar on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Elsinore Unified?
Besides Elsinore High, Lake Elsinore Unified also operates Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students), Lakeside High (1,687 students), and David a. Brown Middle (1,030 students). See the Lake Elsinore Unified district page for the complete list.