Enrollment
3
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 061350012099
Santa Margarita Academy — Fallbrook, CA
Federal NCES profile for Santa Margarita Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 80/100.
👥 Class size 80
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fallbrook Union Elementary · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Santa Margarita Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Santa Margarita Academy reports 3 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 77% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 69% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fallbrook Union Elementary spends $20,968 per pupil district-wide, above the California average of $18,039 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.7% from local sources (property taxes), 45.1% from the state, and 28.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 80/100 (A-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Santa Margarita Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 77% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 3 | top 0% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
— 77% below state mean
Top 1% in California — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,968
per pupil, district-wide
— above California avg of $18,039
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 3 Top 0% in California — larger than 100% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 5:1 -77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 061350012099
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fallbrook Union Elementary, which includes Santa Margarita Academy.
$20,968
Per student
+16%
vs California
Avg $18,039
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 45.1%
Federal 28.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
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600 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Maie Ellis Elementary
Alternative education program
560 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
William H. Frazier Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
La Paloma Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Fallbrook Homeschool Academy
Alternative education program
12 students 18:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Santa Margarita Academy
How many students attend Santa Margarita Academy?
Santa Margarita Academy has 3 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Fallbrook, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Margarita Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Margarita Academy is 5:1, which is 77% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a student body in Fallbrook, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Margarita Academy?
Santa Margarita Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 80/100 (A-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.