- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
Crestview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Crestview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062241002678
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestview Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Vandenberg Air Force Base · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestview Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA.
School address
District: Lompoc Unified · California
NCES ID 062241002678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Crestview Elementary held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 062241002678 · Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 20.7:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lompoc High (1,593 students)
Crestview Elementary held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Crestview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lompoc High
Lompoc High
1,593 students
- Cabrillo High
Cabrillo High
1,060 students
- Arthur Hapgood
Arthur Hapgood Elementary
768 students
- Lompoc Valley
Lompoc Valley Middle
744 students
- Miguelito Elem 634
Miguelito Elementary
634 students
- This school 373
Crestview Elementary
373 students
What this shows Crestview Elementary reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crestview Elementary compares
Crestview Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 80% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$16,048
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Two or More 15.5%
African American 7.0%
Asian 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Crestview Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lompoc Unified reports $16,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crestview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur Hapgood Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lompoc Valley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miguelito Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Similar elementary schools in Vandenberg Air Force Base
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crestview Elementary
How many students attend Crestview Elementary?
Crestview Elementary has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestview Elementary is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Crestview Elementary?
11.3% of students at Crestview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Crestview Elementary is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestview Elementary?
Crestview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Crestview Elementary rank among public schools in Vandenberg Air Force Base?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lompoc Unified?
Besides Crestview Elementary, Lompoc Unified also operates Lompoc High (1,593 students), Cabrillo High (1,060 students), and Arthur Hapgood Elementary (768 students). See the Lompoc Unified district page for the complete list.