- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Diego, CA
Emory Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Emory Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063738006318
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emory Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #139 of 179
- elementary schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Emory Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emory Elementary ranks #139 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: South Bay Union · California
NCES ID 063738006318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Emory Elementary held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 063738006318 · San Diego, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 24.9:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Nestor Language Academy Charter (1,079 students)
Emory Elementary held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Emory Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nestor Languag
Nestor Language Academy Charter
1,079 students
- Imperial Beach
Imperial Beach Charter
724 students
- George Nicolof
George Nicoloff Elementary
616 students
- Teofilo Mendoz
Teofilo Mendoza
468 students
- Oneonta Elemen
Oneonta Elementary
434 students
- This school 399
Emory Elementary
399 students
What this shows Emory Elementary reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emory Elementary compares
Emory 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$22,191
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.9%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 5.3%
White 5.0%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Emory Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Bay Union reports $22,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emory Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nestor Language Academy Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Imperial Beach Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Nicoloff Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Teofilo Mendoza | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oneonta Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emory Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in San Diego
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Albert Einstein Academies
Standard public school
1,448 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Design 39 Campus
Standard public school
1,216 students 27:1 students per teacher
Nestor Language Academy Charter
Standard public school
1,079 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Ocean View Hills
Standard public school
1,020 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Language Academy
Standard public school
1,015 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Del Sur Elementary
Standard public school
891 students 24.1:1 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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emory Elementary
How many students attend Emory Elementary?
Emory Elementary has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emory Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Emory Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emory Elementary?
55.2% of students at Emory Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emory Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Emory Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emory Elementary?
Emory Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Emory Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Emory Elementary ranks #139 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, 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 San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in South Bay Union?
Besides Emory Elementary, South Bay Union also operates Nestor Language Academy Charter (1,079 students), Imperial Beach Charter (724 students), and George Nicoloff Elementary (616 students). See the South Bay Union district page for the complete list.