- Enrollment
- 3,067
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vista, CA
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063488012201
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 15
- elementary schools in Vista · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary ranks #9 of 15 elementary schools in Vista, CA.
School address
District: San Marcos Unified · California
NCES ID 063488012201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 063488012201 · Vista, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 22.3:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: San Marcos High (3,067 students)
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Marcos Hig
San Marcos High
3,067 students
- Mission Hills
Mission Hills High
2,751 students
- San Elijo Midd
San Elijo Middle
1,395 students
- Woodland Park 1,184
Woodland Park Middle
1,184 students
- Double Peak 1,171
Double Peak
1,171 students
- This school 579
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
579 students
What this shows Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary compares
Joli Ann Leichtag 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.3%
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
$14,622
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 579 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
Hispanic or Latino 73.2%
White 17.3%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Marcos Unified reports $14,622 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Elijo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Park Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Double Peak | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,395
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Vista
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology
Standard public school
744 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Breeze Hill Elementary
Standard public school
742 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Standard public school
740 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Grapevine Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Classical Academy Vista
Standard public school
651 students 25:1 students per teacher
Bobier Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 26.8:1 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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
How many students attend Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary?
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary has 579 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary?
65.4% of students at Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment, in Vista, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary?
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary rank among elementary schools in Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary ranks #9 of 15 elementary schools in Vista, 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 Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in San Marcos Unified?
Besides Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary, San Marcos Unified also operates San Marcos High (3,067 students), Mission Hills High (2,751 students), and San Elijo Middle (1,395 students). See the San Marcos Unified district page for the complete list.