- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Encinitas, CA
Ocean Knoll Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ocean Knoll Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061275001436
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocean Knoll Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Encinitas · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocean Knoll Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Knoll Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Encinitas, CA.
School address
District: Encinitas Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061275001436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Ocean Knoll Elementary shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 061275001436 · Encinitas, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 21.8:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Capri Elementary (613 students)
Ocean Knoll Elementary shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ocean Knoll Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Capri Elementa
Capri Elementary
613 students
- Paul Ecke-Cent
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary
569 students
- La Costa Heigh
La Costa Heights Elementary
552 students
- Olivenhain Pio
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
520 students
- This school
Ocean Knoll Elementary
479 students
- Park Dale Lane
Park Dale Lane Elementary
424 students
What this shows Ocean Knoll Elementary reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocean Knoll Elementary compares
Ocean Knoll Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$17,128
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 2.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Ocean Knoll Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Encinitas Union Elementary reports $17,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ocean Knoll Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capri Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul Ecke-Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Costa Heights Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Dale Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocean Knoll Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Encinitas
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Capri Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Park Dale Lane Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Flora Vista Elementary
Standard public school
377 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Jcs - Mountain Oaks
Standard public school
255 students 28.3:1 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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Knoll Elementary
How many students attend Ocean Knoll Elementary?
Ocean Knoll Elementary has 479 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Encinitas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Knoll Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Knoll Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ocean Knoll Elementary?
26.0% of students at Ocean Knoll Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocean Knoll Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ocean Knoll Elementary is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Encinitas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocean Knoll Elementary?
Ocean Knoll Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Ocean Knoll Elementary rank among elementary schools in Encinitas?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Knoll Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Encinitas on the city page.
What other schools are in Encinitas Union Elementary?
Besides Ocean Knoll Elementary, Encinitas Union Elementary also operates Capri Elementary (613 students), Paul Ecke-Central Elementary (569 students), and La Costa Heights Elementary (552 students). See the Encinitas Union Elementary district page for the complete list.