- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Encinitas, CA
Oak Crest Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oak Crest Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063438005576
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Crest Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Encinitas · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Crest Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Crest Middle ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Encinitas, CA.
School address
District: San Dieguito Union High · California
NCES ID 063438005576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Oak Crest Middle held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 063438005576 · Encinitas, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 23:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrey Pines High (2,536 students)
Oak Crest Middle held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oak Crest Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Torrey Pines H
Torrey Pines High
2,536 students
- Canyon Crest A
Canyon Crest Academy
2,147 students
- San Dieguito H
San Dieguito Hs Academy
1,843 students
- La Costa Canyo
La Costa Canyon High
1,774 students
- Pacific Trails 971
Pacific Trails Middle
971 students
- This school 758
Oak Crest Middle
758 students
What this shows Oak Crest Middle reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Crest Middle compares
Oak Crest Middle 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$14,491
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 2.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Oak Crest Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Dieguito Union High reports $14,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Crest Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Pines High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Crest Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Dieguito Hs Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Costa Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pacific Trails Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Crest Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,147
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Encinitas
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~758 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Crest Middle
How many students attend Oak Crest Middle?
Oak Crest Middle has 758 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Encinitas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 769 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Crest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Crest Middle is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Crest Middle?
19.3% of students at Oak Crest Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Crest Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oak Crest Middle is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Encinitas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Crest Middle?
Oak Crest Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Oak Crest Middle rank among public schools in Encinitas?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Crest Middle ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Encinitas, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Encinitas on the city page.
What other schools are in San Dieguito Union High?
Besides Oak Crest Middle, San Dieguito Union High also operates Torrey Pines High (2,536 students), Canyon Crest Academy (2,147 students), and San Dieguito Hs Academy (1,843 students). See the San Dieguito Union High district page for the complete list.