- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Escondido, CA
North Broadway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Broadway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061288007704
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Broadway Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #11 of 23
- elementary schools in Escondido · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- small classes for California
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Broadway Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Broadway Elementary ranks #11 of 23 elementary schools in Escondido, CA.
School address
District: Escondido Union · California
NCES ID 061288007704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
North Broadway Elementary held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 061288007704 · Escondido, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 17.2:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bear Valley Middle (923 students)
North Broadway Elementary held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North Broadway Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bear Valley Mi
Bear Valley Middle
923 students
- Mission Middle
Mission Middle
855 students
- Del Dios Acade
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
788 students
- Rincon Middle
Rincon Middle
772 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley Middle
733 students
- This school
North Broadway Elementary
517 students
What this shows North Broadway Elementary reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Broadway Elementary compares
North Broadway 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$19,139
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.6%
White 18.2%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 7.4%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, North Broadway Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escondido Union reports $19,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Broadway Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mission Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rincon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Broadway Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Escondido
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Classical Academy
Standard public school
1,581 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Heritage K-8 Charter
Standard public school
1,345 students 22:1 students per teacher
Community Montessori
Standard public school
795 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
L. R. Green Elementary
Standard public school
717 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
679 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Bernardo Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 20.1:1 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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Broadway Elementary
How many students attend North Broadway Elementary?
North Broadway Elementary has 517 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Escondido, CA. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Broadway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Broadway Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Broadway Elementary?
55.0% of students at North Broadway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Broadway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Broadway Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment, in Escondido, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Broadway Elementary?
North Broadway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 North Broadway Elementary rank among elementary schools in Escondido?
By Resource Investment Index, North Broadway Elementary ranks #11 of 23 elementary schools in Escondido, 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 Escondido on the city page.
What other schools are in Escondido Union?
Besides North Broadway Elementary, Escondido Union also operates Bear Valley Middle (923 students), Mission Middle (855 students), and Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences (788 students). See the Escondido Union district page for the complete list.