- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Ysidro, CA
La Mirada Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Mirada Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063522005963
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Mirada Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in San Ysidro · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- small classes for California
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
La Mirada Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Mirada Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in San Ysidro, CA.
School address
District: San Ysidro Elementary · California
NCES ID 063522005963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
La Mirada Elementary shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 063522005963 · San Ysidro, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 16.6:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Ocean View Hills (1,020 students)
La Mirada Elementary shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Mirada Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ocean View Hil
Ocean View Hills
1,020 students
- Willow Element
Willow Elementary
643 students
- Vista Del Mar
Vista Del Mar
541 students
- Smythe Element
Smythe Elementary
534 students
- Sunset Element
Sunset Elementary
520 students
- This school 382
La Mirada Elementary
382 students
What this shows La Mirada Elementary reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Mirada Elementary compares
La Mirada Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$19,277
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.5%
Two or More 2.4%
White 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, La Mirada Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Ysidro Elementary reports $19,277 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Mirada Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Hills | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Mar | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smythe Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Mirada Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in San Ysidro
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Willow Elementary
Standard public school
643 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
George Nicoloff Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Smythe Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 23.6:1 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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Mirada Elementary
How many students attend La Mirada Elementary?
La Mirada Elementary has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Ysidro, CA. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Mirada Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Mirada Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 23% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Mirada Elementary?
66.0% of students at La Mirada Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Mirada Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Mirada Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment, in San Ysidro, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Mirada Elementary?
La Mirada Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Mirada Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Ysidro?
By Resource Investment Index, La Mirada Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in San Ysidro, 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 Ysidro on the city page.
What other schools are in San Ysidro Elementary?
Besides La Mirada Elementary, San Ysidro Elementary also operates Ocean View Hills (1,020 students), Willow Elementary (643 students), and Vista Del Mar (541 students). See the San Ysidro Elementary district page for the complete list.