- Enrollment
- 3,067
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Marcos, CA
San Elijo Middle
Federal NCES profile for San Elijo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063488011403
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Elijo Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in San Marcos · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
San Elijo Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Elijo Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in San Marcos, CA.
School address
District: San Marcos Unified · California
NCES ID 063488011403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
San Elijo Middle held near 1,482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.9 → 55.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 063488011403 · San Marcos, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,395 enr · 23.6:1 · 15.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: San Marcos High (3,067 students)
San Elijo Middle held near 1,482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.9 → 55.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Elijo Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Marcos Hig
San Marcos High
3,067 students
- Mission Hills
Mission Hills High
2,751 students
- This school
San Elijo Middle
1,395 students
- Woodland Park 1,184
Woodland Park Middle
1,184 students
- Double Peak 1,171
Double Peak
1,171 students
- San Marcos Mid 968
San Marcos Middle
968 students
What this shows San Elijo Middle reports 1,395 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Elijo Middle compares
San Elijo Middle 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,395 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,395
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,622
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 8.0%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, San Elijo Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Marcos Unified reports $14,622 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Elijo Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mission Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Park Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Double Peak | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Marcos Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Elijo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in San Marcos
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,395 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Elijo Middle
How many students attend San Elijo Middle?
San Elijo Middle has 1,395 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Marcos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,463 (2022-23) → 1,482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Elijo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at San Elijo Middle is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Elijo Middle?
15.4% of students at San Elijo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Elijo Middle?
The largest demographic group at San Elijo Middle is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in San Marcos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Elijo Middle?
San Elijo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 San Elijo Middle rank among middle schools in San Marcos?
By Resource Investment Index, San Elijo Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in San Marcos, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Marcos on the city page.
What other schools are in San Marcos Unified?
Besides San Elijo Middle, San Marcos Unified also operates San Marcos High (3,067 students), Mission Hills High (2,751 students), and Woodland Park Middle (1,184 students). See the San Marcos Unified district page for the complete list.