- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oceanside, CA
Pablo Tac School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Pablo Tac School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062825004371
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pablo Tac School of the Arts earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 23
- elementary schools in Oceanside · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pablo Tac School of the Arts has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pablo Tac School of the Arts ranks #7 of 23 elementary schools in Oceanside, CA.
School address
District: Oceanside Unified · California
NCES ID 062825004371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Pablo Tac School of the Arts held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 062825004371 · Oceanside, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 22.4:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: El Camino High (2,463 students)
Pablo Tac School of the Arts held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pablo Tac School of the Arts 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
- North Terrace 771
North Terrace Elementary
771 students
- Louise Foussat 755
Louise Foussat Elementary
755 students
- This school 425
Pablo Tac School of the Arts
425 students
What this shows Pablo Tac School of the Arts reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pablo Tac School of the Arts compares
Pablo Tac School of the Arts 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.3%
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 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.9%
White 12.7%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Pablo Tac School of the Arts is less 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 Pablo Tac School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oceanside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Terrace Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louise Foussat Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pablo Tac School of the Arts'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
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
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
North Terrace Elementary
Standard public school
771 students 24.9:1 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
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pablo Tac School of the Arts
How many students attend Pablo Tac School of the Arts?
Pablo Tac School of the Arts has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oceanside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pablo Tac School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Pablo Tac School of the Arts is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pablo Tac School of the Arts?
65.8% of students at Pablo Tac School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pablo Tac School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Pablo Tac School of the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment, in Oceanside, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pablo Tac School of the Arts?
Pablo Tac School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Pablo Tac School of the Arts rank among elementary schools in Oceanside?
By Resource Investment Index, Pablo Tac School of the Arts ranks #7 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 Pablo Tac School of the Arts, 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.