Enrollment
768
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lompoc, CA
Arthur Hapgood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arthur Hapgood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062241002681
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur Hapgood Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Lompoc · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for California
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Arthur Hapgood Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur Hapgood Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Lompoc, CA.
School address
District: Lompoc Unified · California
NCES ID 062241002681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arthur Hapgood Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arthur Hapgood Elementary
Arthur Hapgood Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lompoc, California, enrolling 768 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.5:1 is larger than about 87% of California schools and 23% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 768 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,675 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,632, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 768 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lompoc's elementary schools, it stands alongside Miguelito Elementary (634 students): Arthur Hapgood Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.5:1 vs 23.5:1).
Lompoc Unified also operates Lompoc High (1,593 students) and Cabrillo High (1,060 students) alongside Arthur Hapgood Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arthur Hapgood Elementary compares
Arthur Hapgood Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,651
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 768 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.1%
White 7.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Arthur Hapgood Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lompoc Unified, which includes Arthur Hapgood Elementary.
$14,651
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 62.9%
Federal 11.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arthur Hapgood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lompoc Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miguelito Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vandenberg Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur Hapgood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Lompoc
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Miguelito Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
La Canada Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
La Honda Steam Academy
Standard public school
531 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Buena Vista Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Clarence Ruth Elementary
Standard public school
495 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Leonora Fillmore Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~768 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Arthur Hapgood Elementary
How many students attend Arthur Hapgood Elementary?
Arthur Hapgood Elementary has 768 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lompoc, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur Hapgood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur Hapgood Elementary is 26.5:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arthur Hapgood Elementary?
69.1% of students at Arthur Hapgood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur Hapgood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arthur Hapgood Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment, in Lompoc, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur Hapgood Elementary?
Arthur Hapgood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arthur Hapgood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lompoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur Hapgood Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Lompoc, 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 Lompoc on the city page.
Is Arthur Hapgood Elementary a good school?
Arthur Hapgood Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lompoc Unified?
Besides Arthur Hapgood Elementary, Lompoc Unified also operates Lompoc High (1,593 students), Cabrillo High (1,060 students), and Lompoc Valley Middle (744 students). See the Lompoc Unified district page for the complete list.
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