At a glance
Reported students
648
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
758
Twin Oaks Elementary: 648 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
20.9:1 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
- 674
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about Twin Oaks Elementary
Twin Oaks Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in San Marcos. It is one of 19 current school records connected to San Marcos Unified. NCES reports 648 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 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.9:1, 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 (58.6%) and White (31.5%). English learners represent 23.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Twin Oaks Elementary
- 1How do the reported 20.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White31.5%
- Hispanic58.6%
- Black0.9%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial4.8%
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 San Marcos Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Discovery Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
717 reported students
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
579 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
San Marcos Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
546 reported students
Public schools near Twin Oaks Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Elementary Elementary · San Marcos Unified | KG–05 | 883 | 1.8 mi |
| Paloma Elementary Elementary · San Marcos Unified | KG–05 | 758 | 2.1 mi |
| San Marcos Elementary Elementary · San Marcos Unified | KG–05 | 546 | 2.6 mi |
| Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego Elementary · Charter · Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego District | KG–08 | 162 | 2.8 mi |
| Monte Vista Elementary Elementary · Vista Unified | KG–05 | 556 | 3.3 mi |
| Knob Hill Elementary Elementary · San Marcos Unified | KG–05 | 725 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Twin Oaks Elementary
What grades does Twin Oaks Elementary serve?
Twin Oaks Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in San Marcos Unified.
How many students attend Twin Oaks Elementary?
Twin Oaks Elementary reported 648 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 674 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Twin Oaks Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 20.9:1, based on 648 students and 31 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 Twin Oaks Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Twin Oaks Elementary 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 Twin Oaks Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Twin Oaks Elementary in?
Twin Oaks Elementary 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 Twin Oaks Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Richland Elementary (1.8 mi), Paloma Elementary (2.1 mi), San Marcos Elementary (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.