- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Altos, CA
Covington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Covington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062265011202
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Covington Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Los Altos · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- small classes for California
- 4.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Covington Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Covington Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Los Altos, CA.
School address
District: Los Altos Elementary · California
NCES ID 062265011202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Covington Elementary shrank from 441 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 062265011202 · Los Altos, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 17.6:1 · 4.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ardis G. Egan Junior High (517 students)
Covington Elementary shrank from 441 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Covington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ardis G. Egan
Ardis G. Egan Junior High
517 students
- This school
Covington Elementary
404 students
- Georgina P. Bl
Georgina P. Blach Junior High
388 students
- Loyola Element
Loyola Elementary
367 students
- Springer Eleme
Springer Elementary
365 students
- Almond Element
Almond Elementary
354 students
What this shows Covington Elementary reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Covington Elementary compares
Covington 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.1% | ▼ 93% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$22,999
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 56.6%
White 26.3%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Covington Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Los Altos Elementary reports $22,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Covington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardis G. Egan Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgina P. Blach Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loyola Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Almond Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Covington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Los Altos
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bullis Charter
Standard public school
997 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Montclaire Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 31.6:1 students per teacher
Loyola Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Almond Elementary
Standard public school
354 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Oak Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
334 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Santa Rita Elementary
Standard public school
326 students 16.3:1 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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Covington Elementary
How many students attend Covington Elementary?
Covington Elementary has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Altos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Covington Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 12% 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 Covington Elementary?
4.1% of students at Covington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Covington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Covington Elementary is Asian at 56.6% of enrollment, in Los Altos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Covington Elementary?
Covington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Covington Elementary rank among elementary schools in Los Altos?
By Resource Investment Index, Covington Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Altos Elementary?
Besides Covington Elementary, Los Altos Elementary also operates Ardis G. Egan Junior High (517 students), Georgina P. Blach Junior High (388 students), and Loyola Elementary (367 students). See the Los Altos Elementary district page for the complete list.