Enrollment
378
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
47.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+120% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nipaquay Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nipaquay Elementary
Nipaquay Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in San Diego, California, enrolling 378 students.
Class loads run heavy: 47.3:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 120% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 378 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,041 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,038, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Among San Diego's elementary schools, it stands alongside Albert Einstein Academies (1,448 students): Nipaquay Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (47.3:1 vs 24.1:1).
San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students) and Mira Mesa High (2,187 students) alongside Nipaquay Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nipaquay Elementary compares
Nipaquay Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,665
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Diego Unified, which includes Nipaquay Elementary.
$18,665
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.5%
State 25.1%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Albert Einstein Academies
Standard public school
1,448 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Design 39 Campus
Standard public school
1,216 students 27:1 students per teacher
Nestor Language Academy Charter
Standard public school
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
Standard public school
1,015 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Del Sur Elementary
Standard public school
891 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~378 students)
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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.
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.
Is Nipaquay Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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