- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Diego, CA
Pacific Sky
Federal NCES profile for Pacific Sky, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061074014644
👥 S:T ratio 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pacific Sky earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #177 of 179
- elementary schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pacific Sky has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Sky ranks #177 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: Del Mar Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061074014644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Pacific Sky grew from 344 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 061074014644 · San Diego, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 23:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 8
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmel Del Mar Elementary (562 students)
Pacific Sky grew from 344 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pacific Sky in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carmel Del Mar
Carmel Del Mar Elementary
562 students
- Sage Canyon
Sage Canyon
457 students
- Ocean Air
Ocean Air
450 students
- Torrey Hills
Torrey Hills
389 students
- Sycamore Ridge
Sycamore Ridge
386 students
- This school
Pacific Sky
368 students
What this shows Pacific Sky reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pacific Sky compares
Pacific Sky is a growing 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 80% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 65% | - | - |
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.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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.
Funding equity
$20,785
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.
Student demographics
Asian 50.5%
White 28.8%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Pacific Sky is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
District finance for Del Mar Union Elementary reports $20,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pacific Sky Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Del Mar Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sage Canyon | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean Air | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Torrey Hills | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Ridge | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pacific Sky's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in San Diego
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Albert Einstein Academies
Standard public school
1,448 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Design 39 Campus
Standard public school
1,216 students 27:1 students per teacher
Nestor Language Academy Charter
Standard public school
1,079 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Ocean View Hills
Standard public school
1,020 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Language Academy
Standard public school
1,015 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Del Sur Elementary
Standard public school
891 students 24.1:1 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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Sky
How many students attend Pacific Sky?
Pacific Sky has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Sky?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Sky 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 Pacific Sky?
11.0% of students at Pacific Sky are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pacific Sky?
The largest demographic group at Pacific Sky is Asian at 50.5% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pacific Sky?
Pacific Sky has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pacific Sky rank among elementary schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Sky ranks #177 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, 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 San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in Del Mar Union Elementary?
Besides Pacific Sky, Del Mar Union Elementary also operates Carmel Del Mar Elementary (562 students), Sage Canyon (457 students), and Ocean Air (450 students). See the Del Mar Union Elementary district page for the complete list.