- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary held near 863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 061296003826 · Alta Loma, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
878 enr · 26.6:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students)
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary held near 863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Day Creek Inte
Day Creek Intermediate
1,326 students
- Etiwanda Inter
Etiwanda Intermediate
1,181 students
- Heritage Inter
Heritage Intermediate
1,175 students
- Summit Interme
Summit Intermediate
1,065 students
- John L. Golden
John L. Golden Elementary
916 students
- This school
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary
878 students
What this shows Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary reports 878 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary compares
Carleton P. Lightfoot 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,499
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
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.
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
District finance for Etiwanda Elementary reports $14,499 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,181
- 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.
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Caryn Elementary
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Deer Canyon Elementary
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Victoria Groves Elementary
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Hermosa Elementary
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442 students 22.1:1 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 (~878 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 830 (2022-23) → 863 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.