Enrollment
444
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Diego, CA
High Tech Elementary
Federal NCES profile for High Tech Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060242913878Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Tech Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #175 of 179
- elementary schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
High Tech Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Tech Elementary ranks #175 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: High Tech Elementary District · California
NCES ID 060242913878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High Tech Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at High Tech Elementary
High Tech Elementary is a mid-sized charter elementary school in San Diego, California, enrolling 444 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 444 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,300 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,180, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (27%) (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding High Tech Elementary District spends $12,029 per pupil, 27% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among San Diego's elementary schools, it stands alongside Albert Einstein Academies (1,448 students): High Tech Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.4:1 vs 24.1:1).
High Tech Elementary District is a single-school charter district, so High Tech Elementary operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 High Tech Elementary compares
High Tech Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$12,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 50.9%
White 26.6%
Asian 9.0%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, High Tech Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for High Tech Elementary District, which includes High Tech Elementary.
$12,029
Per student
-27%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.6%
State 29.6%
Federal 9.9%
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.
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
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 (~444 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about High Tech Elementary
How many students attend High Tech Elementary?
High Tech Elementary has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Diego, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Tech Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at High Tech Elementary is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High Tech Elementary?
41.7% of students at High Tech Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Tech Elementary?
The largest demographic group at High Tech Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Tech Elementary?
High Tech Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does High Tech Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, High Tech Elementary ranks #175 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.
Is High Tech Elementary a good school?
High Tech Elementary earns 14/100 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 High Tech Elementary District?
None; High Tech Elementary District is a single-school charter district, and High Tech Elementary is its only campus.
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