- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lennox, CA
Dolores Huerta Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dolores Huerta Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062142011299
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dolores Huerta Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Lennox · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dolores Huerta Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dolores Huerta Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Lennox, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Dolores Huerta Elementary held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 062142011299 · Lennox, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 24:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Lennox Middle (1,193 students)
Dolores Huerta Elementary held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dolores Huerta Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lennox Middle
Lennox Middle
1,193 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary
716 students
- Moffett Elemen
Moffett Elementary
626 students
- This school
Dolores Huerta Elementary
529 students
- Buford Element
Buford Elementary
513 students
- Felton Element 364
Felton Elementary
364 students
What this shows Dolores Huerta Elementary reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dolores Huerta Elementary compares
Dolores Huerta 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$21,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
White 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, Dolores Huerta Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lennox reports $21,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dolores Huerta Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lennox Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moffett Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buford Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Felton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dolores Huerta Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Lennox
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
716 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Moffett Elementary
Standard public school
626 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Buford Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Felton Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 18.2:1 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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dolores Huerta Elementary
How many students attend Dolores Huerta Elementary?
Dolores Huerta Elementary has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lennox, CA. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dolores Huerta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dolores Huerta Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dolores Huerta Elementary?
82.4% of students at Dolores Huerta Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dolores Huerta Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dolores Huerta Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in Lennox, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dolores Huerta Elementary?
Dolores Huerta Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Dolores Huerta Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lennox?
By Resource Investment Index, Dolores Huerta Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Lennox, 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 Lennox on the city page.
What other schools are in Lennox?
Besides Dolores Huerta Elementary, Lennox also operates Lennox Middle (1,193 students), Jefferson Elementary (716 students), and Moffett Elementary (626 students). See the Lennox district page for the complete list.