- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 7/100.
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 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Lompoc · Resource Index
- 7
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Arthur Hapgood Elementary grew from 695 students in 2022-23 to 735 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 062241002681 · Lompoc, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 26.5:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Lompoc High (1,593 students)
Arthur Hapgood Elementary grew from 695 students in 2022-23 to 735 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Arthur Hapgood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lompoc High
Lompoc High
1,593 students
- Cabrillo High
Cabrillo High
1,060 students
- This school
Arthur Hapgood Elementary
768 students
- Lompoc Valley
Lompoc Valley Middle
744 students
- Miguelito Elem 634
Miguelito Elementary
634 students
- Vandenberg Mid 565
Vandenberg Middle
565 students
What this shows Arthur Hapgood Elementary reports 768 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arthur Hapgood Elementary compares
Arthur Hapgood Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,048
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Lompoc Unified reports $16,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,060
- 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
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 (~768 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 735 (2023-24), up 40.
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 7/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.