- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pacifica, CA
Pacifica Independent Home Study
Federal NCES profile for Pacifica Independent Home Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062046013922
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pacifica Independent Home Study earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Pacifica · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6:1
- small classes for California
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pacifica Independent Home Study has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pacifica Independent Home Study ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Pacifica, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Pacifica Independent Home Study shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (-44.1%).
Teacher FTE held 2.1 → 2.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 062046013922 · Pacifica, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
12 enr · 6:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Cabrillo Elementary (524 students)
Pacifica Independent Home Study shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (-44.1%). Teacher FTE held 2.1 → 2.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pacifica Independent Home Study in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cabrillo Eleme
Cabrillo Elementary
524 students
- Vallemar Eleme
Vallemar Elementary
500 students
- Ingrid B. Lacy
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle
484 students
- Ortega Element
Ortega Elementary
404 students
- Ocean Shore El
Ocean Shore Elementary
368 students
- This school 12
Pacifica Independent Home Study
12 students
What this shows Pacifica Independent Home Study reports 12 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pacifica Independent Home Study compares
Pacifica Independent Home Study 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 | 6:1 | ▼ 72% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 12 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
12
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
6:1
students per teacher
- 72% below state mean
Top 2% in California - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,380
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
Counselors0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
White 33.3%
African American 16.7%
Asian 8.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Pacifica Independent Home Study is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Pacifica reports $15,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pacifica Independent Home Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vallemar Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ingrid B. Lacy Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ortega Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean Shore Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pacifica Independent Home Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Pacifica
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cabrillo Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Vallemar Elementary
Standard public school
500 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Ortega Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Ocean Shore Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 17.4:1 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 (~12 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pacifica Independent Home Study
How many students attend Pacifica Independent Home Study?
Pacifica Independent Home Study has 12 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pacifica, CA. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 19 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacifica Independent Home Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacifica Independent Home Study is 6:1, which is 72% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pacifica Independent Home Study?
35.3% of students at Pacifica Independent Home Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pacifica Independent Home Study?
The largest demographic group at Pacifica Independent Home Study is Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment, in Pacifica, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pacifica Independent Home Study?
Pacifica Independent Home Study has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Pacifica Independent Home Study rank among elementary schools in Pacifica?
By Resource Investment Index, Pacifica Independent Home Study ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Pacifica, 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 Pacifica on the city page.
What other schools are in Pacifica?
Besides Pacifica Independent Home Study, Pacifica also operates Cabrillo Elementary (524 students), Vallemar Elementary (500 students), and Ingrid B. Lacy Middle (484 students). See the Pacifica district page for the complete list.