- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oceanside, CA
North Terrace Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Terrace Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062825004366
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Terrace Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #17 of 23
- elementary schools in Oceanside · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Terrace Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Terrace Elementary ranks #17 of 23 elementary schools in Oceanside, CA.
School address
District: Oceanside Unified · California
NCES ID 062825004366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
North Terrace Elementary held near 777 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 062825004366 · Oceanside, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
771 enr · 24.9:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 8
Nearest enrollment peer: El Camino High (2,463 students)
North Terrace Elementary held near 777 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North Terrace Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Camino High
El Camino High
2,463 students
- Oceanside High
Oceanside High
1,948 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
1,098 students
- This school 771
North Terrace Elementary
771 students
- Louise Foussat 755
Louise Foussat Elementary
755 students
- Ivey Ranch Ele 698
Ivey Ranch Elementary
698 students
What this shows North Terrace Elementary reports 771 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Terrace Elementary compares
North Terrace 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$18,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 771 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 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 43.2%
White 34.5%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 5.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, North Terrace Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Oceanside Unified reports $18,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Terrace Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oceanside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louise Foussat Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ivey Ranch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Terrace Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,948
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Oceanside
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary
Standard public school
820 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Louise Foussat Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 34.3:1 students per teacher
Empresa Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Ivey Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
698 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Lake Elementary
Standard public school
696 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Scholarship Prep - Oceanside
Standard public school
626 students 32.9:1 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 (~771 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Terrace Elementary
How many students attend North Terrace Elementary?
North Terrace Elementary has 771 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oceanside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 766 (2022-23) → 777 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Terrace Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Terrace Elementary?
22.5% of students at North Terrace Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Terrace Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Terrace Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment, in Oceanside, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Terrace Elementary?
North Terrace Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (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 North Terrace Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oceanside?
By Resource Investment Index, North Terrace Elementary ranks #17 of 23 elementary schools in Oceanside, 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 Oceanside on the city page.
What other schools are in Oceanside Unified?
Besides North Terrace Elementary, Oceanside Unified also operates El Camino High (2,463 students), Oceanside High (1,948 students), and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle (1,098 students). See the Oceanside Unified district page for the complete list.