- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Gate, CA
San Miguel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Miguel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271009573
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Miguel Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 18
- elementary schools in South Gate · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
San Miguel Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Miguel Elementary ranks #9 of 18 elementary schools in South Gate, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271009573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
San Miguel Elementary held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 062271009573 · South Gate, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 19.3:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
San Miguel Elementary held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Miguel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 677
San Miguel Elementary
677 students
What this shows San Miguel Elementary reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Miguel Elementary compares
San Miguel Elementary 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 | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 97.8%
Two or More 1.2%
White 0.4%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, San Miguel Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Miguel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Miguel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in South Gate
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Corazon Academy
Standard public school
1,070 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Hollydale
Standard public school
794 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Bryson Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
706 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Montara Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
482 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Tweedy Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 19.6:1 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 (~677 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Miguel Elementary
How many students attend San Miguel Elementary?
San Miguel Elementary has 677 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Gate, CA. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Miguel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Miguel Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% 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 San Miguel Elementary?
88.0% of students at San Miguel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Miguel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Miguel Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment, in South Gate, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Miguel Elementary?
San Miguel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Miguel Elementary rank among elementary schools in South Gate?
By Resource Investment Index, San Miguel Elementary ranks #9 of 18 elementary schools in South Gate, 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 South Gate on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides San Miguel Elementary, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.