- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Diego, CA
Los Penasquitos Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Los Penasquitos Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063153004887
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Penasquitos Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #169 of 179
- elementary schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.2:1
- large classes for California
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Penasquitos Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Penasquitos Elementary ranks #169 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: Poway Unified · California
NCES ID 063153004887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Los Penasquitos Elementary grew from 577 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 063153004887 · San Diego, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 30.2:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Norte High (2,557 students)
Los Penasquitos Elementary grew from 577 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Los Penasquitos Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Norte High
Del Norte High
2,557 students
- Rancho Bernard
Rancho Bernardo High
2,210 students
- Westview High
Westview High
2,116 students
- Poway High
Poway High
2,101 students
- Mt. Carmel Hig
Mt. Carmel High
1,800 students
- This school 634
Los Penasquitos Elementary
634 students
What this shows Los Penasquitos Elementary reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Penasquitos Elementary compares
Los Penasquitos 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 | 30.2:1 | ▲ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.2:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$15,127
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 634 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: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 34.9%
White 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Los Penasquitos Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Poway Unified reports $15,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Penasquitos Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Bernardo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poway High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Carmel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Penasquitos Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,116
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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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 (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Penasquitos Elementary
How many students attend Los Penasquitos Elementary?
Los Penasquitos Elementary has 634 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Penasquitos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Penasquitos Elementary is 30.2:1, which is 40% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Penasquitos Elementary?
35.5% of students at Los Penasquitos Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Penasquitos Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Los Penasquitos Elementary is Asian at 34.9% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Penasquitos Elementary?
Los Penasquitos Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Los Penasquitos Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Penasquitos Elementary ranks #169 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, 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 Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in Poway Unified?
Besides Los Penasquitos Elementary, Poway Unified also operates Del Norte High (2,557 students), Rancho Bernardo High (2,210 students), and Westview High (2,116 students). See the Poway Unified district page for the complete list.