- Enrollment
- 3,067
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Marcos, CA
La Mirada Academy
Federal NCES profile for La Mirada Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063488005889
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Mirada Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in San Marcos · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
La Mirada Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Mirada Academy ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in San Marcos, CA.
School address
District: San Marcos Unified · California
NCES ID 063488005889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
La Mirada Academy held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 063488005889 · San Marcos, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
868 enr · 21.7:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: San Marcos High (3,067 students)
La Mirada Academy held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Mirada Academy 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 868
La Mirada Academy
868 students
What this shows La Mirada Academy reports 868 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Mirada Academy compares
La Mirada Academy 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 434 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 90.4%
White 4.3%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, La Mirada Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Marcos Unified reports $14,622 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Mirada Academy 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 | Higher 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 La Mirada Academy'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 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
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
Discovery Elementary
Standard public school
717 students 25.6:1 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 (~868 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Mirada Academy
How many students attend La Mirada Academy?
La Mirada Academy has 868 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Marcos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 936 (2022-23) → 897 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Mirada Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at La Mirada Academy is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Mirada Academy?
70.0% of students at La Mirada Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Mirada Academy?
The largest demographic group at La Mirada Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment, in San Marcos, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Mirada Academy?
La Mirada Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 La Mirada Academy rank among elementary schools in San Marcos?
By Resource Investment Index, La Mirada Academy ranks #6 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.
What other schools are in San Marcos Unified?
Besides La Mirada Academy, 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.