- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Diego, CA
Nipaquay Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nipaquay Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063432014617
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nipaquay Elementary earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #179 of 179
- elementary schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 47.3:1
- large classes for California
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Nipaquay Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nipaquay Elementary ranks #179 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432014617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+141 students YoY
Nipaquay Elementary grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (+97.2%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+141 students YoY 063432014617 · San Diego, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 47.3:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry High (2,485 students)
Nipaquay Elementary grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (+97.2%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nipaquay Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry High
Henry High
2,485 students
- Mira Mesa High
Mira Mesa High
2,187 students
- Hoover High
Hoover High
2,011 students
- Scripps Ranch
Scripps Ranch High
1,890 students
- Point Loma Hig
Point Loma High
1,724 students
- This school 378
Nipaquay Elementary
378 students
What this shows Nipaquay Elementary reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nipaquay Elementary compares
Nipaquay 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 | 47.3:1 | ▲ 120% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
47.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
47.3:1
students per teacher
- 120% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$20,783
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
White 30.2%
Two or More 13.8%
Asian 13.0%
African American 8.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Nipaquay Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
District finance for San Diego Unified reports $20,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nipaquay Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mira Mesa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nipaquay Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in San Diego
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Design 39 Campus
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Nestor Language Academy Charter
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1,079 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Ocean View Hills
Standard public school
1,020 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Language Academy
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Del Sur Elementary
Standard public school
891 students 24.1:1 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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nipaquay Elementary
How many students attend Nipaquay Elementary?
Nipaquay Elementary has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), up 141.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nipaquay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nipaquay Elementary is 47.3:1, which is 120% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 201% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nipaquay Elementary?
35.9% of students at Nipaquay Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nipaquay Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nipaquay Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 34.4% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nipaquay Elementary?
Nipaquay Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Nipaquay Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Nipaquay Elementary ranks #179 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, 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 Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in San Diego Unified?
Besides Nipaquay Elementary, San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students), Mira Mesa High (2,187 students), and Hoover High (2,011 students). See the San Diego Unified district page for the complete list.