- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pacifica, CA
Vallemar Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vallemar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062046002470
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vallemar Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Pacifica · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vallemar Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vallemar Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Pacifica, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Vallemar Elementary grew from 490 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 062046002470 · Pacifica, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 23.8:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cabrillo Elementary (524 students)
Vallemar Elementary grew from 490 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vallemar Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cabrillo Eleme
Cabrillo Elementary
524 students
- This school
Vallemar Elementary
500 students
- Ingrid B. Lacy
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle
484 students
- Ortega Element
Ortega Elementary
404 students
- Ocean Shore El
Ocean Shore Elementary
368 students
- Sunset Ridge E
Sunset Ridge Elementary
348 students
What this shows Vallemar Elementary reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vallemar Elementary compares
Vallemar Elementary is a growing 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$15,380
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Two or More 17.8%
Asian 13.6%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Vallemar Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Pacifica reports $15,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vallemar Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ingrid B. Lacy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ortega Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean Shore Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vallemar Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Pacifica
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cabrillo Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Ortega Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Ocean Shore Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Pacifica Independent Home Study
Alternative education program
12 students 6:1 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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vallemar Elementary
How many students attend Vallemar Elementary?
Vallemar Elementary has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pacifica, CA. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vallemar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vallemar Elementary is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vallemar Elementary?
15.7% of students at Vallemar Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vallemar Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vallemar Elementary is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Pacifica, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vallemar Elementary?
Vallemar Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Vallemar Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pacifica?
By Resource Investment Index, Vallemar Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Pacifica, 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 Pacifica on the city page.
What other schools are in Pacifica?
Besides Vallemar Elementary, Pacifica also operates Cabrillo Elementary (524 students), Ingrid B. Lacy Middle (484 students), and Ortega Elementary (404 students). See the Pacifica district page for the complete list.