- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Elsinore, CA
Machado Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Machado 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 060002709491
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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
Machado Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 12
- elementary schools in Lake Elsinore · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Machado Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Machado Elementary ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Lake Elsinore, CA.
School address
District: Lake Elsinore Unified · California
NCES ID 060002709491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Machado Elementary held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 060002709491 · Lake Elsinore, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 20.4:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students)
Machado Elementary held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Machado Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temescal Canyo
Temescal Canyon High
2,373 students
- Elsinore High
Elsinore High
1,927 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High
1,687 students
- David a. Brown
David a. Brown Middle
1,030 students
- Terra Cotta Mi
Terra Cotta Middle
1,026 students
- This school 531
Machado Elementary
531 students
What this shows Machado Elementary reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Machado Elementary compares
Machado Elementary 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.5%
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
$16,068
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 84.4%
White 7.5%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Machado Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Elsinore Unified reports $16,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Machado Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temescal Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elsinore High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David a. Brown Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terra Cotta Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Machado Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Elsinore
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lakeland Village
Standard public school
909 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Railroad Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
873 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Earl Warren Elementary
Standard public school
821 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Herk Bouris Elementary
Standard public school
734 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Tuscany Hills Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 20.2:1 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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Machado Elementary
How many students attend Machado Elementary?
Machado Elementary has 531 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Elsinore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Machado Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Machado Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 Machado Elementary?
78.9% of students at Machado Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Machado Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Machado Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment, in Lake Elsinore, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Machado Elementary?
Machado 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 Machado Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lake Elsinore?
By Resource Investment Index, Machado Elementary ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Lake Elsinore, 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 Lake Elsinore on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Elsinore Unified?
Besides Machado Elementary, Lake Elsinore Unified also operates Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students), Elsinore High (1,927 students), and Lakeside High (1,687 students). See the Lake Elsinore Unified district page for the complete list.