- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Altos, CA
Almond Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Almond Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062265002782
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Almond Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Los Altos · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Almond Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Almond Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Los Altos, CA.
School address
District: Los Altos Elementary · California
NCES ID 062265002782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Almond Elementary held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 062265002782 · Los Altos, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 20.8:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ardis G. Egan Junior High (517 students)
Almond Elementary held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Almond Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ardis G. Egan
Ardis G. Egan Junior High
517 students
- Covington Elem
Covington Elementary
404 students
- Georgina P. Bl
Georgina P. Blach Junior High
388 students
- Loyola Element
Loyola Elementary
367 students
- Springer Eleme
Springer Elementary
365 students
- This school
Almond Elementary
354 students
What this shows Almond Elementary reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Almond Elementary compares
Almond Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$22,999
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 38.7%
White 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 16.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Almond Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Los Altos Elementary reports $22,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Almond Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardis G. Egan Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgina P. Blach Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loyola Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Almond Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Los Altos
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bullis Charter
Standard public school
997 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Montclaire Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 31.6:1 students per teacher
Covington Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Loyola Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Oak Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
334 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Santa Rita Elementary
Standard public school
326 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Almond Elementary
How many students attend Almond Elementary?
Almond Elementary has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Altos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Almond Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Almond Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Almond Elementary?
10.5% of students at Almond Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Almond Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Almond Elementary is Asian at 38.7% of enrollment, in Los Altos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Almond Elementary?
Almond Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Almond Elementary rank among elementary schools in Los Altos?
By Resource Investment Index, Almond Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Los Altos, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Los Altos on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Altos Elementary?
Besides Almond Elementary, Los Altos Elementary also operates Ardis G. Egan Junior High (517 students), Covington Elementary (404 students), and Georgina P. Blach Junior High (388 students). See the Los Altos Elementary district page for the complete list.