- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Fallbrook Stem Academy held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 061350001539 · Fallbrook, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 20.7:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: James E. Potter Intermediate (828 students)
Fallbrook Stem Academy held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fallbrook Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James E. Potte
James E. Potter Intermediate
828 students
- Mary Fay Pendl
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary
820 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary
717 students
- This school
Fallbrook Stem Academy
600 students
- Maie Ellis Ele
Maie Ellis Elementary
560 students
- William H. Fra
William H. Frazier Elementary
514 students
What this shows Fallbrook Stem Academy reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fallbrook Stem Academy compares
Fallbrook Stem Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,111
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Fallbrook Union Elementary reports $21,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~600 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.