- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oceanside, CA
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061350001543
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 23
- elementary schools in Oceanside · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary ranks #2 of 23 elementary schools in Oceanside, CA.
School address
District: Fallbrook Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061350001543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 061350001543 · Oceanside, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
820 enr · 21.6:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: James E. Potter Intermediate (828 students)
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James E. Potte
James E. Potter Intermediate
828 students
- This school
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary
820 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary
717 students
- Fallbrook Stem
Fallbrook Stem Academy
600 students
- Maie Ellis Ele
Maie Ellis Elementary
560 students
- William H. Fra
William H. Frazier Elementary
514 students
What this shows Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary reports 820 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary compares
Mary Fay Pendleton 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 69% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
820
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.3%
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 820 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 8.7%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary is more 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 Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James E. Potter Intermediate | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fallbrook Stem Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maie Ellis Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William H. Frazier Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Oceanside
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Terrace Elementary
Standard public school
771 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Louise Foussat Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 34.3:1 students per teacher
Empresa Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Ivey Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
698 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Lake Elementary
Standard public school
696 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Scholarship Prep - Oceanside
Standard public school
626 students 32.9:1 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 (~820 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary
How many students attend Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary?
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary has 820 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oceanside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 831 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary?
17.3% of students at Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Oceanside, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary?
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oceanside?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary ranks #2 of 23 elementary schools in Oceanside, 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 Oceanside on the city page.
What other schools are in Fallbrook Union Elementary?
Besides Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary, Fallbrook Union Elementary also operates James E. Potter Intermediate (828 students), Live Oak Elementary (717 students), and Fallbrook Stem Academy (600 students). See the Fallbrook Union Elementary district page for the complete list.