Las Lomitas Elementary

Menlo Park, California — 2 schools

1,151
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$47,426
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Las Lomitas Elementary operates 2 public schools serving 1,151 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,134 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Mateo County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $47,426 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 88.5% local, 9.9% state, and 1.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $175,152 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 70/100, ranked #256 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 298:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 44.6% White, 23.3% Asian, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

La Entrada Middle accounts for 54.0% of all Las Lomitas Elementary student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Las Lomitas Elementary-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Las Lomitas Elementary student-counselor ratio is 298:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Las Lomitas Elementary is typically wider than the Las Lomitas Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Las Lomitas Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 8.3% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

1.6%
Federal
9.9%
State
88.5%
Local

Funding Equity

70
Equity Score
256 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Mateo County county, where this district is located.

$2,485
Studio/mo
$2,977
1 BR/mo
$3,604
2 BR/mo
$4,604
3 BR/mo
$4,772
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$175,152
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Las Lomitas Elementary.

White 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 23.3%
Multiracial 13.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

298:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Las Lomitas Elementary

School Enrollment
La Entrada Middle
612
Las Lomitas Elementary
522

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Las Lomitas Elementary?

Las Lomitas Elementary has 2 schools, including 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,151 students.

How much does Las Lomitas Elementary spend per student?

Las Lomitas Elementary spends $47,426 per student. The district has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #256 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Las Lomitas Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Las Lomitas Elementary is $175,152 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Las Lomitas Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Mateo County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Las Lomitas Elementary?

Las Lomitas Elementary students are 44.6% White, 23.3% Asian, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Las Lomitas Elementary?

Las Lomitas Elementary has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #256 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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