At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
820
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
55%-10pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Oceanside, California. The school enrolls 820 students. It is part of the Fallbrook Union Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.8:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictFallbrook Union Elementary
County6073
CityOceanside
ZIP92058
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061350001543
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment820
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino35.3%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native44.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races12.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.2%
Hispanic
35.3%
Black
1.0%
Asian
6.1%
Two+
12.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.