Enrollment
579
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Vista, California, enrolling 579 students.
At 22.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.4% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 579 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 2,020 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,867, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (17%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 579 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Vista's elementary schools, it stands alongside Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology (744 students): Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.3:1 vs 29.8:1).
San Marcos Unified also operates San Marcos High (3,067 students) and Mission Hills High (2,751 students) alongside Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary.
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 Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary compares
Joli Ann Leichtag 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,965
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Marcos Unified, which includes Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary.
$13,965
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.7%
State 52.8%
Federal 10.5%
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.
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
- 3,067
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary a good school?
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary earns 10/100 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 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.
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