- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Clemente, CA
San Onofre Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Onofre Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061350001544
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Onofre Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in San Clemente · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- small classes for California
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
San Onofre Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Onofre Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in San Clemente, CA.
School address
District: Fallbrook Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061350001544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
San Onofre Elementary held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 061350001544 · San Clemente, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 16.9:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: James E. Potter Intermediate (828 students)
San Onofre Elementary held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Onofre Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James E. Potte
James E. Potter Intermediate
828 students
- Mary Fay Pendl
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary
820 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary
717 students
- Fallbrook Stem
Fallbrook Stem Academy
600 students
- Maie Ellis Ele
Maie Ellis Elementary
560 students
- This school
San Onofre Elementary
489 students
What this shows San Onofre Elementary reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Onofre Elementary compares
San Onofre 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 69% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$21,111
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 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, San Onofre Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fallbrook Union Elementary reports $21,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Onofre Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James E. Potter Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fallbrook Stem Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maie Ellis Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Onofre Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in San Clemente
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Las Palmas Elementary
Standard public school
743 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Vista Del Mar Elementary
Standard public school
692 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Truman Benedict Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Concordia Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Clarence Lobo Elementary
Standard public school
328 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Marblehead Elementary
Standard public school
195 students 19.5:1 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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Onofre Elementary
How many students attend San Onofre Elementary?
San Onofre Elementary has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Clemente, CA. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Onofre Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Onofre Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Onofre Elementary?
17.1% of students at San Onofre Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Onofre Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Onofre Elementary is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in San Clemente, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Onofre Elementary?
San Onofre Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Onofre Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Clemente?
By Resource Investment Index, San Onofre Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in San Clemente, 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 Clemente on the city page.
What other schools are in Fallbrook Union Elementary?
Besides San Onofre Elementary, Fallbrook Union Elementary also operates James E. Potter Intermediate (828 students), Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary (820 students), and Live Oak Elementary (717 students). See the Fallbrook Union Elementary district page for the complete list.