- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Jolla, CA
La Jolla Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Jolla Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063432005495
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Jolla Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in La Jolla · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for California
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
La Jolla Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Jolla Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in La Jolla, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432005495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
La Jolla Elementary grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 063432005495 · La Jolla, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 27:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry High (2,485 students)
La Jolla Elementary grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Jolla 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 566
La Jolla Elementary
566 students
What this shows La Jolla Elementary reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Jolla Elementary compares
La Jolla 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.2%
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 9.4%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, La Jolla 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 La Jolla Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Jolla 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 La Jolla
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Jolla Elementary
How many students attend La Jolla Elementary?
La Jolla Elementary has 566 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Jolla, CA. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Jolla Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Jolla Elementary is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Jolla Elementary?
13.9% of students at La Jolla Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Jolla Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Jolla Elementary is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in La Jolla, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Jolla Elementary?
La Jolla Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 La Jolla Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Jolla?
By Resource Investment Index, La Jolla Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in La Jolla, 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 La Jolla on the city page.
What other schools are in San Diego Unified?
Besides La Jolla 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.