Enrollment
328
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Clemente, CA
Clarence Lobo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clarence Lobo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060744003373
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarence Lobo Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in San Clemente · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarence Lobo Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarence Lobo Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in San Clemente, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744003373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarence Lobo Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarence Lobo Elementary
Clarence Lobo Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in San Clemente, California, enrolling 328 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 328 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 909 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #339.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Clemente's elementary schools, it stands alongside Las Palmas Elementary (743 students): Clarence Lobo Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.3:1 vs 24.8:1).
Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students) and San Juan Hills High (2,641 students) alongside Clarence Lobo 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 Clarence Lobo Elementary compares
Clarence Lobo 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 | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$14,421
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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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
White 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
Two or More 17.1%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Clarence Lobo Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Capistrano Unified, which includes Clarence Lobo Elementary.
$14,421
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.2%
State 31.0%
Federal 7.7%
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 Clarence Lobo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarence Lobo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,991
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in San Clemente
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Las Palmas Elementary
Standard public school
743 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Vista Del Mar Elementary
Standard public school
692 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Truman Benedict Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Concordia Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
San Onofre Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Marblehead Elementary
Standard public school
195 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 (~328 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clarence Lobo Elementary
How many students attend Clarence Lobo Elementary?
Clarence Lobo Elementary has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Clemente, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarence Lobo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarence Lobo Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% 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 Clarence Lobo Elementary?
41.5% of students at Clarence Lobo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarence Lobo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clarence Lobo Elementary is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in San Clemente, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarence Lobo Elementary?
Clarence Lobo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Clarence Lobo Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Clemente?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarence Lobo Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in San Clemente, 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 San Clemente on the city page.
Is Clarence Lobo Elementary a good school?
Clarence Lobo Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Capistrano Unified?
Besides Clarence Lobo Elementary, Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students), San Juan Hills High (2,641 students), and Aliso Niguel High (2,563 students). See the Capistrano Unified district page for the complete list.
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