- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Diego, CA
Sage Canyon
Federal NCES profile for Sage Canyon, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061074008591
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sage Canyon earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #43 of 179
- elementary schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 2.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sage Canyon has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sage Canyon ranks #43 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: Del Mar Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061074008591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Sage Canyon held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 061074008591 · San Diego, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 19:1 · 2.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmel Del Mar Elementary (562 students)
Sage Canyon held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sage Canyon in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carmel Del Mar
Carmel Del Mar Elementary
562 students
- This school
Sage Canyon
457 students
- Ocean Air
Ocean Air
450 students
- Torrey Hills
Torrey Hills
389 students
- Sycamore Ridge
Sycamore Ridge
386 students
- Pacific Sky
Pacific Sky
368 students
What this shows Sage Canyon reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sage Canyon compares
Sage Canyon 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 95% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
Asian 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Sage Canyon is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
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 Sage Canyon Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Del Mar Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean Air | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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 |
| Pacific Sky | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sage Canyon's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sage Canyon
How many students attend Sage Canyon?
Sage Canyon has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sage Canyon?
The student-teacher ratio at Sage Canyon is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% higher 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 Sage Canyon?
2.6% of students at Sage Canyon are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sage Canyon?
The largest demographic group at Sage Canyon is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sage Canyon?
Sage Canyon has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Sage Canyon rank among elementary schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Sage Canyon ranks #43 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 Sage Canyon, Del Mar Union Elementary also operates Carmel Del Mar Elementary (562 students), Ocean Air (450 students), and Torrey Hills (389 students). See the Del Mar Union Elementary district page for the complete list.