Enrollment
438
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Marcos, CA
High Tech Elementary North County
Federal NCES profile for High Tech Elementary North County, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060243113517Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Tech Elementary North County earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in San Marcos · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
High Tech Elementary North County has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Tech Elementary North County ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in San Marcos, CA.
School address
District: High Tech Elementary North County District · California
NCES ID 060243113517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High Tech Elementary North County compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at High Tech Elementary North County
High Tech Elementary North County is a mid-sized charter elementary school in San Marcos, California, enrolling 438 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 438 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,323 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,031, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (26%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding High Tech Elementary North County District spends $10,768 per pupil, 35% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among San Marcos's elementary schools, it stands alongside Double Peak (1,171 students): High Tech Elementary North County is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.3:1 vs 21.7:1).
High Tech Elementary North County District is a single-school charter district, so High Tech Elementary North County 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 North County compares
High Tech Elementary North County on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$10,768
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 52.5%
White 25.6%
Asian 14.8%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, High Tech Elementary North County is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for High Tech Elementary North County District, which includes High Tech Elementary North County.
$10,768
Per student
-35%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.2%
State 87.5%
Federal 4.3%
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 Marcos
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Double Peak
Standard public school
1,171 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Richland Elementary
Standard public school
883 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
La Mirada Academy
Standard public school
868 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
San Elijo Elementary
Standard public school
834 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Paloma Elementary
Standard public school
758 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Knob Hill Elementary
Standard public school
725 students 23.4:1 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 (~438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about High Tech Elementary North County
How many students attend High Tech Elementary North County?
High Tech Elementary North County has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Marcos, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Tech Elementary North County?
The student-teacher ratio at High Tech Elementary North County is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High Tech Elementary North County?
46.4% of students at High Tech Elementary North County are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Tech Elementary North County?
The largest demographic group at High Tech Elementary North County is Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment, in San Marcos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Tech Elementary North County?
High Tech Elementary North County has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 North County rank among elementary schools in San Marcos?
By Resource Investment Index, High Tech Elementary North County ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in San Marcos, 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 Marcos on the city page.
Is High Tech Elementary North County a good school?
High Tech Elementary North County earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. 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 North County District?
None; High Tech Elementary North County District is a single-school charter district, and High Tech Elementary North County is its only campus.
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