- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Diego, CA
Hearst Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hearst Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063432005477
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hearst Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #1 of 179
- elementary schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.7:1
- large classes for California
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hearst Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hearst Elementary ranks #1 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432005477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Hearst Elementary grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 063432005477 · San Diego, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 27.7:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry High (2,485 students)
Hearst Elementary grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hearst 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 527
Hearst Elementary
527 students
What this shows Hearst Elementary reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hearst Elementary compares
Hearst Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 76% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 17.5%
Asian 5.1%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Hearst Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Diego Unified reports $20,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hearst Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mira Mesa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hearst 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
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Nestor Language Academy Charter
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Ocean View Hills
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1,020 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Language Academy
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Del Sur Elementary
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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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hearst Elementary
How many students attend Hearst Elementary?
Hearst Elementary has 527 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hearst Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hearst Elementary is 27.7:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hearst Elementary?
13.1% of students at Hearst Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hearst Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hearst Elementary is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hearst Elementary?
Hearst Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Hearst Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Hearst Elementary ranks #1 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 Hearst 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.