- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Malibu, CA
Malibu Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Malibu Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063570007138
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malibu Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Malibu · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Malibu Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malibu Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Malibu, CA.
School address
District: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · California
NCES ID 063570007138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Malibu Elementary held near 191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 063570007138 · Malibu, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 22:1 · 14.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Monica High (2,588 students)
Malibu Elementary held near 191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Malibu Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Monica H
Santa Monica High
2,588 students
- Lincoln Middle 914
Lincoln Middle
914 students
- John Adams Mid 806
John Adams Middle
806 students
- Franklin Eleme 597
Franklin Elementary
597 students
- Grant Elementa 562
Grant Elementary
562 students
- This school 242
Malibu Elementary
242 students
What this shows Malibu Elementary reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Malibu Elementary compares
Malibu 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$24,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 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
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.9%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Malibu Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified reports $24,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Malibu Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malibu Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Malibu
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Malibu Elementary
How many students attend Malibu Elementary?
Malibu Elementary has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Malibu, CA. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malibu Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Malibu Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Malibu Elementary?
14.1% of students at Malibu Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malibu Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Malibu Elementary is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Malibu, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malibu Elementary?
Malibu Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Malibu Elementary rank among public schools in Malibu?
By Resource Investment Index, Malibu Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Malibu, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified?
Besides Malibu Elementary, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified also operates Santa Monica High (2,588 students), Lincoln Middle (914 students), and John Adams Middle (806 students). See the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified district page for the complete list.