Enrollment
12
Elementary
DISTRICT 359 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PACIFICA·NCES 062046013922
Pacifica Independent Home Study
1283 Terra Nova Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044 · (650) 738-6670 · San Mateo County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL12 STUDENTS
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Student : Teacher
12.5:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.2:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
7 students
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 25% |
| Grade 7 | 2 | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 25% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Where Pacifica Independent Home Study ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Mateo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 12 | #5,882 of 5,915 | #106 of 106 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
12
-78 (-87%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 30.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 12 | 1 | 12.5:1 | 58% (7) |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 2.1 | 9.1:1 | 58% (11) |
| 2022-23 | 34 | 2.1 | 16.4:1 | 35% (12) |
| 2020-21 | 90 | 3 | 30.0:1 | 14% (13) |
| 2017-18 | 17 | 0.8 | 20.2:1 | 29% (5) |
| 2015-16 | 23 | 1 | 23.0:1 | 43% (10) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pacifica Independent Home Study.
Since 2017-18: students down 29% (17 to 12); teachers up 14% (0.8 to 1).
About Pacifica Independent Home Study
Pacifica Independent Home Study is a very small elementary school that serves part of Pacifica, California. It offers kindergarten through 8 and has 12 students enrolled. That is 97% below the average of about 465 students for elementary schools in California.
Pacifica Independent Home Study is one school in Pacifica, a system of 7 schools with 2,640 students.
No group is above 50% at Pacifica Independent Home Study; the largest is Hispanic, at 42%. The school is also 33% White, 17% Black, and 8% Asian. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 25%.
Pacifica Independent Home Study has 1 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The gap from the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is 9.8 students per teacher. At Pacifica Independent Home Study, 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. The 34% average for public schools in San Mateo County is 24 points lower.
The school's county is San Mateo County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $158,855 a year, roughly 54% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in San Mateo County number 176, with about 82,403 students.
A public school less than a tenth of a mile away, Ortega Elementary, is the closest to Pacifica Independent Home Study. Pacifica Independent Home Study has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Pacifica Independent Home Study enrolled 90 in 2020-21 and 12 in 2024-25. Changes in grade configuration can produce shifts of this size. The school's ratio dropped from 30.0:1 to 12.5:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The discussion board for Pacifica Independent Home Study is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
San Mateo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
742,340
Census ACS
Median income
$158,855
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
54%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
176
82,403 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Pacifica
- Cabrillo ElementaryElementary · 524 students
- Vallemar ElementaryElementary · 500 students
- Ingrid B. Lacy MiddleMiddle · 484 students
- Ortega ElementaryElementary · 404 students
- Ocean Shore ElementaryElementary · 368 students
- Sunset Ridge ElementaryElementary · 348 students
Other schools in Pacifica
- Terra Nova HighHigh · 740 students
- Cabrillo ElementaryElementary · 524 students
- Vallemar ElementaryElementary · 500 students
- Ingrid B. Lacy MiddleMiddle · 484 students
- Oceana HighHigh · 471 students
- Ortega ElementaryElementary · 404 students
Nearby schools
- Ortega Elementary0.0 mi · 404
- Terra Nova High0.5 mi · 740
- Cabrillo Elementary1.2 mi · 524
- Vallemar Elementary1.9 mi · 500
- Portola Elementary2.9 mi · 378
- John Muir Elementary2.9 mi · 486
Frequently asked questions
About Pacifica Independent Home StudyHow large is Pacifica Independent Home Study?
Pacifica Independent Home Study enrolls approximately 12 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Pacifica Independent Home Study serve?
Pacifica Independent Home Study serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many teachers does Pacifica Independent Home Study have?
Pacifica Independent Home Study employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Pacifica Independent Home Study?
Student demographics at Pacifica Independent Home Study are roughly 33% White, 42% Hispanic, 17% Black, 8% Asian.
Who oversees Pacifica Independent Home Study?
Pacifica Independent Home Study is overseen by Pacifica in San Mateo County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.