- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fallbrook, CA
La Paloma Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Paloma Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061350001541
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Paloma Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Fallbrook · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
La Paloma Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Paloma Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Fallbrook, CA.
School address
District: Fallbrook Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061350001541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
La Paloma Elementary grew from 493 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 061350001541 · Fallbrook, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 20.8:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: James E. Potter Intermediate (828 students)
La Paloma Elementary grew from 493 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Paloma Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James E. Potte
James E. Potter Intermediate
828 students
- Mary Fay Pendl
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary
820 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary
717 students
- Fallbrook Stem
Fallbrook Stem Academy
600 students
- Maie Ellis Ele
Maie Ellis Elementary
560 students
- This school
La Paloma Elementary
499 students
What this shows La Paloma Elementary reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Paloma Elementary compares
La Paloma 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$21,111
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 499 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 70.7%
White 20.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.2%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, La Paloma Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fallbrook Union Elementary reports $21,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Paloma Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James E. Potter Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fallbrook Stem Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maie Ellis Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Paloma Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Fallbrook
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Live Oak Elementary
Standard public school
717 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Fallbrook Stem Academy
Standard public school
600 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Maie Ellis Elementary
Alternative education program
560 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
William H. Frazier Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Fallbrook Homeschool Academy
Alternative education program
12 students 4:1 students per teacher
Santa Margarita Academy
Alternative education program
3 students 3:1 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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Paloma Elementary
How many students attend La Paloma Elementary?
La Paloma Elementary has 499 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fallbrook, CA. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Paloma Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Paloma Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Paloma Elementary?
63.3% of students at La Paloma Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Paloma Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Paloma Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment, in Fallbrook, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Paloma Elementary?
La Paloma Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Paloma Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fallbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, La Paloma Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Fallbrook, 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 Fallbrook on the city page.
What other schools are in Fallbrook Union Elementary?
Besides La Paloma Elementary, Fallbrook Union Elementary also operates James E. Potter Intermediate (828 students), Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary (820 students), and Live Oak Elementary (717 students). See the Fallbrook Union Elementary district page for the complete list.