- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Diego, CA
Gage Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gage 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 063432005467
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gage Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #139 of 179
- elementary schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gage Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gage Elementary ranks #139 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432005467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Gage Elementary held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 063432005467 · San Diego, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 21.8:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry High (2,485 students)
Gage Elementary held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gage Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry High
Henry High
2,485 students
- Mira Mesa High
Mira Mesa High
2,187 students
- Hoover High
Hoover High
2,011 students
- Scripps Ranch
Scripps Ranch High
1,890 students
- Point Loma Hig
Point Loma High
1,724 students
- This school 698
Gage Elementary
698 students
What this shows Gage Elementary reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gage Elementary compares
Gage 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$20,783
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 5.4%
Asian 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Gage Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Diego Unified reports $20,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gage Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Mesa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gage Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gage Elementary
How many students attend Gage Elementary?
Gage Elementary has 698 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gage Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gage Elementary?
25.3% of students at Gage Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gage Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gage Elementary is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gage Elementary?
Gage Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Gage Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Gage 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 San Diego Unified?
Besides Gage Elementary, San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students), Mira Mesa High (2,187 students), and Hoover High (2,011 students). See the San Diego Unified district page for the complete list.