Enrollment
878
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alta Loma, CA
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061296003826
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Alta Loma · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.6:1
- large classes for California
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Alta Loma, CA.
School address
District: Etiwanda Elementary · California
NCES ID 061296003826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is a large elementary school in Alta Loma, California, enrolling 878 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.6:1 is larger than about 88% of California schools and 24% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 878 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,047 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #109, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Etiwanda Elementary spends $13,164 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Alta Loma's elementary schools, it stands alongside Floyd M. Stork Elementary (642 students): Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (26.6:1 vs 27.9:1).
Etiwanda Elementary also operates Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students) and Etiwanda Intermediate (1,181 students) alongside Carleton P. Lightfoot 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 Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary compares
Carleton P. Lightfoot 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 | 26.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 878 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
878
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,164
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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
Asian 39.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
White 15.5%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Etiwanda Elementary, which includes Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary.
$13,164
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 61.0%
Federal 8.3%
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 Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Creek Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Etiwanda Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John L. Golden Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Alta Loma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Floyd M. Stork Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Banyan Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Caryn Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 24:1 students per teacher
Deer Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Victoria Groves Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Hermosa Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 22.1:1 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 (~878 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary
How many students attend Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary has 878 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alta Loma, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is 26.6:1, which is 24% 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 Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary?
33.4% of students at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary is Asian at 39.6% of enrollment, in Alta Loma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alta Loma?
By Resource Investment Index, Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Alta Loma, 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 Alta Loma on the city page.
Is Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary a good school?
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Etiwanda Elementary?
Besides Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary, Etiwanda Elementary also operates Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students), Etiwanda Intermediate (1,181 students), and Heritage Intermediate (1,175 students). See the Etiwanda Elementary district page for the complete list.
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