- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oceanside, CA
Stuart Mesa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stuart Mesa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062825007717
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stuart Mesa Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 23
- elementary schools in Oceanside · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stuart Mesa Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stuart Mesa Elementary ranks #10 of 23 elementary schools in Oceanside, CA.
School address
District: Oceanside Unified · California
NCES ID 062825007717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Stuart Mesa Elementary shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 062825007717 · Oceanside, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 21.1:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: El Camino High (2,463 students)
Stuart Mesa Elementary shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Stuart Mesa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Camino High
El Camino High
2,463 students
- Oceanside High
Oceanside High
1,948 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
1,098 students
- North Terrace 771
North Terrace Elementary
771 students
- Louise Foussat 755
Louise Foussat Elementary
755 students
- This school 549
Stuart Mesa Elementary
549 students
What this shows Stuart Mesa Elementary reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stuart Mesa Elementary compares
Stuart Mesa Elementary 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$18,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.1%
White 31.0%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 8.2%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Stuart Mesa Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Oceanside Unified reports $18,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stuart Mesa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oceanside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Terrace Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louise Foussat Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stuart Mesa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,948
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Oceanside
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary
Standard public school
820 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
North Terrace Elementary
Standard public school
771 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Louise Foussat Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 34.3:1 students per teacher
Empresa Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Ivey Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
698 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Lake Elementary
Standard public school
696 students 24.9:1 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 (~549 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stuart Mesa Elementary
How many students attend Stuart Mesa Elementary?
Stuart Mesa Elementary has 549 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oceanside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuart Mesa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stuart Mesa Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Stuart Mesa Elementary?
26.0% of students at Stuart Mesa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stuart Mesa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stuart Mesa Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment, in Oceanside, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stuart Mesa Elementary?
Stuart Mesa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Stuart Mesa Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oceanside?
By Resource Investment Index, Stuart Mesa Elementary ranks #10 of 23 elementary schools in Oceanside, 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 Oceanside on the city page.
What other schools are in Oceanside Unified?
Besides Stuart Mesa Elementary, Oceanside Unified also operates El Camino High (2,463 students), Oceanside High (1,948 students), and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle (1,098 students). See the Oceanside Unified district page for the complete list.