- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fallbrook, CA
Maie Ellis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Maie Ellis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061350013914
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maie Ellis Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Fallbrook · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Maie Ellis Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maie Ellis Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Fallbrook, CA.
School address
District: Fallbrook Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061350013914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Maie Ellis Elementary held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 061350013914 · Fallbrook, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 21.5:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: James E. Potter Intermediate (828 students)
Maie Ellis Elementary held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Maie Ellis 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
- This school
Maie Ellis Elementary
560 students
- William H. Fra
William H. Frazier Elementary
514 students
What this shows Maie Ellis Elementary reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maie Ellis Elementary compares
Maie Ellis 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 | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$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 560 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 86.3%
White 10.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Maie Ellis Elementary is less mixed than 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 Maie Ellis 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 |
| William H. Frazier Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maie Ellis 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
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
William H. Frazier Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
La Paloma Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 20.8:1 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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maie Ellis Elementary
How many students attend Maie Ellis Elementary?
Maie Ellis Elementary has 560 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fallbrook, CA. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maie Ellis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maie Ellis Elementary is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maie Ellis Elementary?
65.7% of students at Maie Ellis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maie Ellis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Maie Ellis Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment, in Fallbrook, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maie Ellis Elementary?
Maie Ellis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Maie Ellis Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fallbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Maie Ellis Elementary ranks #4 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 Maie Ellis 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.