- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fallbrook, CA
Santa Margarita Academy
Federal NCES profile for Santa Margarita Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 88/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061350012099
👥 S:T ratio 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Margarita Academy earns 88/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Fallbrook · Resource Index
- 88
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3:1
- small classes for California
- 3
- students enrolled
Santa Margarita Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Margarita Academy ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Fallbrook, CA.
School address
District: Fallbrook Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061350012099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Santa Margarita Academy shrank from 5 students in 2022-23 to 1 in 2023-24 (-80.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 061350012099 · Fallbrook, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
3 enr · 3:1 · RII 88
Nearest enrollment peer: James E. Potter Intermediate (828 students)
Santa Margarita Academy shrank from 5 students in 2022-23 to 1 in 2023-24 (-80.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Santa Margarita Academy 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 3
Santa Margarita Academy
3 students
What this shows Santa Margarita Academy reports 3 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Margarita Academy compares
Santa Margarita Academy 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 | 3:1 | ▼ 86% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 3 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
3
Bigger than 0% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
3:1
students per teacher
- 86% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Santa Margarita Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
District finance for Fallbrook Union Elementary reports $21,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santa Margarita Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James E. Potter Intermediate | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fallbrook Stem Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maie Ellis Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Margarita Academy'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 Fallbrook
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Live Oak Elementary
Standard public school
717 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Fallbrook Stem Academy
Standard public school
600 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Maie Ellis Elementary
Alternative education program
560 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
William H. Frazier Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
La Paloma Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Fallbrook Homeschool Academy
Alternative education program
12 students 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 (~3 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Margarita Academy
How many students attend Santa Margarita Academy?
Santa Margarita Academy has 3 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fallbrook, CA. CCD year-over-year: 5 (2022-23) → 1 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Margarita Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Margarita Academy is 3:1, which is 86% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 81% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Margarita Academy?
The largest demographic group at Santa Margarita Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Fallbrook, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Margarita Academy?
Santa Margarita Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 88/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Santa Margarita Academy rank among elementary schools in Fallbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Margarita Academy ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Fallbrook, 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 Fallbrook on the city page.
What other schools are in Fallbrook Union Elementary?
Besides Santa Margarita Academy, 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.