- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Pasadena, CA
Marengo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Marengo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063750006333
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marengo Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in South Pasadena · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28:1
- large classes for California
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marengo Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marengo Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in South Pasadena, CA.
School address
District: South Pasadena Unified · California
NCES ID 063750006333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Marengo Elementary held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 063750006333 · South Pasadena, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
783 enr · 28:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: South Pasadena Senior High (1,536 students)
Marengo Elementary held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Marengo Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Pasadena
South Pasadena Senior High
1,536 students
- South Pasadena
South Pasadena Middle
1,096 students
- This school
Marengo Elementary
783 students
- Arroyo Vista E
Arroyo Vista Elementary
667 students
- Monterey Hills 570
Monterey Hills Elementary
570 students
What this shows Marengo Elementary reports 783 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marengo Elementary compares
Marengo 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 783 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
783
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
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
28:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,308
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 45.5%
Two or More 21.2%
White 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Marengo Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Pasadena Unified reports $15,308 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marengo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pasadena Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Pasadena Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marengo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in South Pasadena
2 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 (~783 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marengo Elementary
How many students attend Marengo Elementary?
Marengo Elementary has 783 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Pasadena, CA. CCD year-over-year: 754 (2022-23) → 781 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marengo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marengo Elementary is 28:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marengo Elementary?
13.9% of students at Marengo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marengo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Marengo Elementary is Asian at 45.5% of enrollment, in South Pasadena, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marengo Elementary?
Marengo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Marengo Elementary rank among elementary schools in South Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Marengo Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in South Pasadena, 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 South Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in South Pasadena Unified?
Besides Marengo Elementary, South Pasadena Unified also operates South Pasadena Senior High (1,536 students), South Pasadena Middle (1,096 students), and Arroyo Vista Elementary (667 students). See the South Pasadena Unified district page for the complete list.