- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oceanside, CA
Libby Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Libby Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062825004363
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Libby Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #17 of 23
- elementary schools in Oceanside · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.4:1
- large classes for California
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Libby Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Libby Elementary ranks #17 of 23 elementary schools in Oceanside, CA.
School address
District: Oceanside Unified · California
NCES ID 062825004363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+108 students YoY
Libby Elementary grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (+27.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+108 students YoY 062825004363 · Oceanside, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 28.4:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 8
Nearest enrollment peer: El Camino High (2,463 students)
Libby Elementary grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (+27.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Libby Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Camino High
El Camino High
2,463 students
- Oceanside High
Oceanside High
1,948 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
1,098 students
- North Terrace 771
North Terrace Elementary
771 students
- Louise Foussat 755
Louise Foussat Elementary
755 students
- This school 482
Libby Elementary
482 students
What this shows Libby Elementary reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Libby Elementary compares
Libby 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 | 28.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
28.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$18,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.5%
White 5.4%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Libby Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Oceanside Unified reports $18,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Libby Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oceanside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Terrace Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louise Foussat Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Libby Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,948
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Oceanside
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary
Standard public school
820 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
North Terrace Elementary
Standard public school
771 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Louise Foussat Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 34.3:1 students per teacher
Empresa Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Ivey Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
698 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Lake Elementary
Standard public school
696 students 24.9:1 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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Libby Elementary
How many students attend Libby Elementary?
Libby Elementary has 482 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oceanside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), up 108.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Libby Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Libby Elementary is 28.4:1, which is 32% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 81% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Libby Elementary?
78.1% of students at Libby Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Libby Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Libby Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in Oceanside, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Libby Elementary?
Libby Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (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 Libby Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oceanside?
By Resource Investment Index, Libby Elementary ranks #17 of 23 elementary schools in Oceanside, 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 Oceanside on the city page.
What other schools are in Oceanside Unified?
Besides Libby Elementary, Oceanside Unified also operates El Camino High (2,463 students), Oceanside High (1,948 students), and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle (1,098 students). See the Oceanside Unified district page for the complete list.