At a glance
Reported students
868
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
758
La Mirada Academy: 868 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
23.3:1 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
- 959
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.4:1
What the reported data says about La Mirada Academy
La Mirada Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in San Marcos. It is one of 19 current school records connected to San Marcos Unified. NCES reports 868 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.3:1, 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 (90.4%) and White (4.3%). English learners represent 41.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking La Mirada Academy
- 1How do the reported 23.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.25 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 2 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
- 41.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.3%
- Hispanic90.4%
- Black0.3%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.6%
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
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 San Marcos Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Richland Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
883 reported students
San Elijo Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
834 reported students
Paloma Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
758 reported students
Carrillo Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
725 reported students
La Costa Meadows Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
725 reported students
Knob Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
725 reported students
Public schools near La Mirada Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Tech Elementary North County Elementary · Charter · High Tech Elementary North County District | KG–05 | 438 | 0.6 mi |
| Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary Elementary · San Marcos Unified | KG–05 | 579 | 1 mi |
| Discovery Elementary Elementary · San Marcos Unified | KG–05 | 717 | 1.3 mi |
| Paloma Elementary Elementary · San Marcos Unified | KG–05 | 758 | 1.5 mi |
| San Marcos Elementary Elementary · San Marcos Unified | KG–05 | 546 | 2 mi |
| Dual Language Immersion North County Elementary · Charter · Dual Language Immersion North County District | KG–08 | 276 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about La Mirada Academy
What grades does La Mirada Academy serve?
La Mirada Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in San Marcos Unified.
How many students attend La Mirada Academy?
La Mirada Academy reported 868 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 959 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at La Mirada Academy?
The calculated ratio is 23.3:1, based on 868 students and 37.25 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 La Mirada Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
La Mirada Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Marcos Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of La Mirada Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.4% 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 La Mirada Academy in?
La Mirada Academy is part of San Marcos Unified, based in San Marcos, CA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near La Mirada Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include High Tech Elementary North County (0.6 mi), Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary (1 mi), Discovery Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.