- Enrollment
- 2,388
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jacinto, CA
Megan Cope Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Megan Cope 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 063444012563
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Megan Cope Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in San Jacinto · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28:1
- large classes for California
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Megan Cope Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Megan Cope Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in San Jacinto, CA.
School address
District: San Jacinto Unified · California
NCES ID 063444012563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Megan Cope Elementary grew from 694 students in 2022-23 to 754 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 063444012563 · San Jacinto, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
756 enr · 28:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: San Jacinto High (2,388 students)
Megan Cope Elementary grew from 694 students in 2022-23 to 754 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Megan Cope Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Jacinto Hi
San Jacinto High
2,388 students
- North Mountain 953
North Mountain Middle
953 students
- Monte Vista Mi 893
Monte Vista Middle
893 students
- Estudillo Elem 831
Estudillo Elementary
831 students
- Park Hill Elem 824
Park Hill Elementary
824 students
- This school 756
Megan Cope Elementary
756 students
What this shows Megan Cope Elementary reports 756 students on the CCD universe file.
How Megan Cope Elementary compares
Megan Cope Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 68.0% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
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
32.4%
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
$18,848
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.9%
African American 8.3%
White 6.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Megan Cope Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Jacinto Unified reports $18,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Megan Cope Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Mountain Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estudillo Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Hill Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Megan Cope Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in San Jacinto
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Estudillo Elementary
Standard public school
831 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Park Hill Elementary
Standard public school
824 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
De Anza Elementary
Standard public school
692 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Edward Hyatt World Language Academy
Alternative education program
594 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
San Jacinto Elementary
Standard public school
519 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Clayton a. Record Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 20.5:1 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 (~756 students)
Frequently asked questions about Megan Cope Elementary
How many students attend Megan Cope Elementary?
Megan Cope Elementary has 756 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jacinto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 754 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Megan Cope Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Megan Cope 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 Megan Cope Elementary?
68.0% of students at Megan Cope Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Megan Cope Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Megan Cope Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 76.9% of enrollment, in San Jacinto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Megan Cope Elementary?
Megan Cope 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 Megan Cope Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Jacinto?
By Resource Investment Index, Megan Cope Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in San Jacinto, 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 San Jacinto on the city page.
What other schools are in San Jacinto Unified?
Besides Megan Cope Elementary, San Jacinto Unified also operates San Jacinto High (2,388 students), North Mountain Middle (953 students), and Monte Vista Middle (893 students). See the San Jacinto Unified district page for the complete list.