- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lemoore, CA
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060798000766
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Lemoore · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- small classes for California
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Lemoore, CA.
School address
District: Central Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060798000766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Central Elementary shrank from 250 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 060798000766 · Lemoore, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 16.3:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Akers Elementary (592 students)
Central Elementary shrank from 250 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Akers Elementa
Akers Elementary
592 students
- R. J. Neutra
R. J. Neutra
410 students
- Stratford Elem
Stratford Elementary
294 students
- This school 212
Central Elementary
212 students
What this shows Central Elementary reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary compares
Central Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
87.3%
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
$19,784
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.5%
Two or More 7.5%
White 5.7%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Central Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Central Union Elementary reports $19,784 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akers Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R. J. Neutra | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stratford Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Lemoore
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
P. W. Engvall Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Lemoore Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Meadow Lane Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Cinnamon Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Island Elementary
Standard public school
395 students 21.9:1 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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 212 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lemoore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 24% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% 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 Central Elementary?
51.2% of students at Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment, in Lemoore, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Central Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lemoore?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Lemoore, 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 Lemoore on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Union Elementary?
Besides Central Elementary, Central Union Elementary also operates Akers Elementary (592 students), R. J. Neutra (410 students), and Stratford Elementary (294 students). See the Central Union Elementary district page for the complete list.