- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carmichael, CA
Mission Avenue Open Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mission Avenue Open Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063462005800
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mission Avenue Open Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Carmichael · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.7:1
- large classes for California
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mission Avenue Open Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Avenue Open Elementary ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Carmichael, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Mission Avenue Open Elementary grew from 405 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 063462005800 · Carmichael, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 27.7:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Mission Avenue Open Elementary grew from 405 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mission Avenue Open Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 415
Mission Avenue Open Elementary
415 students
What this shows Mission Avenue Open Elementary reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mission Avenue Open Elementary compares
Mission Avenue Open 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 | 27.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$16,227
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
Asian 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Mission Avenue Open Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mission Avenue Open Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mission Avenue Open Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Carmichael
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses
Standard public school
1,545 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Starr King K-8
Standard public school
885 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Mary Deterding Elementary
Standard public school
670 students 29.1:1 students per teacher
Del Dayo Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Cameron Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Carmichael Elementary
Standard public school
374 students 23.4:1 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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mission Avenue Open Elementary
How many students attend Mission Avenue Open Elementary?
Mission Avenue Open Elementary has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carmichael, CA. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Avenue Open Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Avenue Open Elementary is 27.7:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mission Avenue Open Elementary?
34.8% of students at Mission Avenue Open Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mission Avenue Open Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mission Avenue Open Elementary is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Carmichael, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mission Avenue Open Elementary?
Mission Avenue Open Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Mission Avenue Open Elementary rank among elementary schools in Carmichael?
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Avenue Open Elementary ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Carmichael, 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 Carmichael on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Mission Avenue Open Elementary, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.