- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lodi, CA
Clyde W. Needham Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clyde W. Needham Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062223011322
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clyde W. Needham Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools.
- #11 of 14
- elementary schools in Lodi · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clyde W. Needham Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clyde W. Needham Elementary ranks #11 of 14 elementary schools in Lodi, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Clyde W. Needham Elementary shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 062223011322 · Lodi, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 24.2:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Tokay High (2,058 students)
Clyde W. Needham Elementary shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Clyde W. Needham Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tokay High
Tokay High
2,058 students
- Lodi High
Lodi High
1,952 students
- Bear Creek Hig
Bear Creek High
1,925 students
- Ronald E. Mcna
Ronald E. Mcnair High
1,644 students
- Lodi Middle
Lodi Middle
893 students
- This school 363
Clyde W. Needham Elementary
363 students
What this shows Clyde W. Needham Elementary reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clyde W. Needham Elementary compares
Clyde W. Needham 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$16,495
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.4%
Asian 12.7%
White 6.3%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Clyde W. Needham Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lodi Unified reports $16,495 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clyde W. Needham Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald E. Mcnair High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clyde W. Needham Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Lodi
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary
Standard public school
890 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Lois E. Borchardt Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Erma B. Reese Elementary
Standard public school
593 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Beckman Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Vinewood Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Lawrence Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 24.4:1 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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clyde W. Needham Elementary
How many students attend Clyde W. Needham Elementary?
Clyde W. Needham Elementary has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lodi, CA. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clyde W. Needham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clyde W. Needham Elementary is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clyde W. Needham Elementary?
88.2% of students at Clyde W. Needham Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clyde W. Needham Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clyde W. Needham Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment, in Lodi, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clyde W. Needham Elementary?
Clyde W. Needham Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Clyde W. Needham Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lodi?
By Resource Investment Index, Clyde W. Needham Elementary ranks #11 of 14 elementary schools in Lodi, 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 Lodi on the city page.
What other schools are in Lodi Unified?
Besides Clyde W. Needham Elementary, Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students), Lodi High (1,952 students), and Bear Creek High (1,925 students). See the Lodi Unified district page for the complete list.