Enrollment
600
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fallbrook, CA
Fallbrook Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fallbrook Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061350001539
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fallbrook Stem Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Fallbrook · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fallbrook Stem Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fallbrook Stem Academy ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Fallbrook, CA.
School address
District: Fallbrook Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061350001539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fallbrook Stem Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fallbrook Stem Academy
Fallbrook Stem Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Fallbrook, California, enrolling 600 students.
At 20.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 600 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,088 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,246.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 600 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fallbrook's elementary schools, it stands alongside Live Oak Elementary (717 students): Fallbrook Stem Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.7:1 vs 23.1:1).
Fallbrook Union Elementary also operates James E. Potter Intermediate (828 students) and Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary (820 students) alongside Fallbrook Stem 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 Fallbrook Stem Academy compares
Fallbrook Stem 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.3%
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
$18,460
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 600 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 86.3%
White 11.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Fallbrook Stem Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fallbrook Union Elementary, which includes Fallbrook Stem Academy.
$18,460
Per student
+12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 45.1%
Federal 28.2%
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 Fallbrook Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James E. Potter Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maie Ellis Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William H. Frazier Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fallbrook Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Fallbrook
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Live Oak Elementary
Standard public school
717 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Maie Ellis Elementary
Alternative education program
560 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
William H. Frazier Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
La Paloma Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Fallbrook Homeschool Academy
Alternative education program
12 students 4:1 students per teacher
Santa Margarita Academy
Alternative education program
3 students 3:1 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 (~600 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fallbrook Stem Academy
How many students attend Fallbrook Stem Academy?
Fallbrook Stem Academy has 600 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fallbrook, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fallbrook Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fallbrook Stem Academy is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Fallbrook Stem Academy?
80.0% of students at Fallbrook Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fallbrook Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fallbrook Stem Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment, in Fallbrook, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fallbrook Stem Academy?
Fallbrook Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fallbrook Stem Academy rank among elementary schools in Fallbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Fallbrook Stem Academy ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Fallbrook, 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 Fallbrook on the city page.
Is Fallbrook Stem Academy a good school?
Fallbrook Stem Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Fallbrook Union Elementary?
Besides Fallbrook Stem Academy, Fallbrook Union Elementary also operates James E. Potter Intermediate (828 students), Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary (820 students), and Live Oak Elementary (717 students). See the Fallbrook Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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