- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Solana Beach, CA
Skyline Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Skyline Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063699006283
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Solana Beach · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Solana Beach, CA.
School address
District: Solana Beach Elementary · California
NCES ID 063699006283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Skyline Elementary held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 063699006283 · Solana Beach, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 24.1:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Solana Ranch Elementary (482 students)
Skyline Elementary held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Skyline Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Solana Ranch E
Solana Ranch Elementary
482 students
- This school
Skyline Elementary
410 students
- Solana Highlan
Solana Highlands Elementary
384 students
- Solana Pacific
Solana Pacific Elementary
375 students
- Solana Santa F
Solana Santa Fe Elementary
334 students
- Carmel Creek E
Carmel Creek Elementary
317 students
What this shows Skyline Elementary reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyline Elementary compares
Skyline 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 80% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,324
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Skyline Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Solana Beach Elementary reports $22,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skyline Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solana Ranch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Solana Highlands Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Solana Pacific Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Solana Santa Fe Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carmel Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyline Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Solana Beach
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skyline Elementary
How many students attend Skyline Elementary?
Skyline Elementary has 410 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Solana Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skyline Elementary?
11.2% of students at Skyline Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyline Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Skyline Elementary is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Solana Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline Elementary?
Skyline Elementary 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 Skyline Elementary rank among public schools in Solana Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Solana Beach, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Solana Beach Elementary?
Besides Skyline Elementary, Solana Beach Elementary also operates Solana Ranch Elementary (482 students), Solana Highlands Elementary (384 students), and Solana Pacific Elementary (375 students). See the Solana Beach Elementary district page for the complete list.