Enrollment
363
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clyde W. Needham Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clyde W. Needham Elementary
Clyde W. Needham Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lodi, California, enrolling 363 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.2% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 363 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,237 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,016, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 726 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lodi's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ellerth E. Larson Elementary (890 students): Clyde W. Needham Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.2:1 vs 25.4:1).
Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students) and Lodi High (1,952 students) alongside Clyde W. Needham 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 Clyde W. Needham Elementary compares
Clyde W. Needham 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,195
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lodi Unified, which includes Clyde W. Needham Elementary.
$15,195
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 64.1%
Federal 14.4%
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 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
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Clyde W. Needham Elementary a good school?
Clyde W. Needham Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 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.
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