At a glance
Reported students
425
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
512
Pablo Tac School of the Arts: 425 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
22.4:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 461
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
What the reported data says about Pablo Tac School of the Arts
Pablo Tac School of the Arts is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Oceanside. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Oceanside Unified. NCES reports 425 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.4:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (73.9%) and White (12.7%). English learners represent 28.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pablo Tac School of the Arts
- 1How do the reported 22.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.7%
- Hispanic73.9%
- Black3.5%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial6.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Oceanside Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mission Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
419 reported students
Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
461 reported students
Libby Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
482 reported students
South Oceanside Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
487 reported students
Del Rio Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
353 reported students
Laurel Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
352 reported students
Public schools near Pablo Tac School of the Arts
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Prep - Oceanside Elementary · Charter · Scholarship Prep - Oceanside District | KG–08 | 626 | 1.3 mi |
| Louise Foussat Elementary Elementary · Oceanside Unified | KG–05 | 755 | 1.3 mi |
| Nichols Elementary Elementary · Oceanside Unified | KG–05 | 522 | 1.7 mi |
| Mission Elementary Elementary · Oceanside Unified | KG–05 | 419 | 1.8 mi |
| Ivey Ranch Elementary Elementary · Oceanside Unified | KG–05 | 698 | 1.9 mi |
| Christa McAuliffe Elementary Elementary · Oceanside Unified | KG–05 | 461 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pablo Tac School of the Arts
What grades does Pablo Tac School of the Arts serve?
Pablo Tac School of the Arts reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Oceanside Unified.
How many students attend Pablo Tac School of the Arts?
Pablo Tac School of the Arts reported 425 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 461 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pablo Tac School of the Arts?
The calculated ratio is 22.4:1, based on 425 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pablo Tac School of the Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pablo Tac School of the Arts is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oceanside Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pablo Tac School of the Arts students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pablo Tac School of the Arts in?
Pablo Tac School of the Arts is part of Oceanside Unified, based in Oceanside, CA, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pablo Tac School of the Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Scholarship Prep - Oceanside (1.3 mi), Louise Foussat Elementary (1.3 mi), Nichols Elementary (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.