- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Menifee, CA
Southshore Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Southshore Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062454012286
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southshore Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Menifee · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southshore Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southshore Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Menifee, CA.
School address
District: Menifee Union · California
NCES ID 062454012286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Southshore Elementary held near 881 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 062454012286 · Menifee, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
843 enr · 23.4:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy (1,196 students)
Southshore Elementary held near 881 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Southshore Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harvest Hill S
Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy
1,196 students
- Bell Mountain
Bell Mountain Middle
1,066 students
- Menifee Valley
Menifee Valley Middle
941 students
- This school
Southshore Elementary
843 students
- Oak Meadows El
Oak Meadows Elementary
818 students
- Evans Ranch El
Evans Ranch Elementary
817 students
What this shows Southshore Elementary reports 843 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southshore Elementary compares
Southshore 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$13,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 843 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
White 26.9%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 7.1%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Southshore Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Menifee Union reports $13,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southshore Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell Mountain Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Menifee Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Meadows Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evans Ranch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southshore Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Menifee
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Boulder Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
938 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Evans Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Taawila Elementary
Standard public school
803 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Freedom Crest Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Chester W. Morrison Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 24.7:1 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 (~843 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southshore Elementary
How many students attend Southshore Elementary?
Southshore Elementary has 843 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Menifee, CA. CCD year-over-year: 874 (2022-23) → 881 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southshore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southshore Elementary is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southshore Elementary?
38.2% of students at Southshore Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southshore Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southshore Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in Menifee, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southshore Elementary?
Southshore Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Southshore Elementary rank among elementary schools in Menifee?
By Resource Investment Index, Southshore Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Menifee, 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 Menifee on the city page.
What other schools are in Menifee Union?
Besides Southshore Elementary, Menifee Union also operates Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy (1,196 students), Bell Mountain Middle (1,066 students), and Menifee Valley Middle (941 students). See the Menifee Union district page for the complete list.