- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Ysidro, CA
George Nicoloff Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George Nicoloff Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063738006322
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Nicoloff Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in San Ysidro · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
George Nicoloff Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Nicoloff Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in San Ysidro, CA.
School address
District: South Bay Union · California
NCES ID 063738006322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
George Nicoloff Elementary held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 063738006322 · San Ysidro, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 24.6:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Nestor Language Academy Charter (1,079 students)
George Nicoloff Elementary held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
George Nicoloff 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
- This school
George Nicoloff Elementary
616 students
- Teofilo Mendoz
Teofilo Mendoza
468 students
- Oneonta Elemen
Oneonta Elementary
434 students
- Howard Pence E 419
Howard Pence Elementary
419 students
What this shows George Nicoloff Elementary reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Nicoloff Elementary compares
George Nicoloff 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
56.3%
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
$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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.9%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, George Nicoloff Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for South Bay Union reports $22,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Nicoloff 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Teofilo Mendoza | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oneonta Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard Pence Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Nicoloff 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
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in San Ysidro
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Willow Elementary
Standard public school
643 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Smythe Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
La Mirada Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 16.6:1 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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Nicoloff Elementary
How many students attend George Nicoloff Elementary?
George Nicoloff Elementary has 616 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Ysidro, CA. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Nicoloff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George Nicoloff Elementary is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Nicoloff Elementary?
63.5% of students at George Nicoloff Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Nicoloff Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George Nicoloff Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment, in San Ysidro, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Nicoloff Elementary?
George Nicoloff Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 George Nicoloff Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Ysidro?
By Resource Investment Index, George Nicoloff Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in San Ysidro, 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 Ysidro on the city page.
What other schools are in South Bay Union?
Besides George Nicoloff Elementary, South Bay Union also operates Nestor Language Academy Charter (1,079 students), Imperial Beach Charter (724 students), and Teofilo Mendoza (468 students). See the South Bay Union district page for the complete list.