- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lodi, CA
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ellerth E. Larson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062223011416
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 14
- elementary schools in Lodi · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellerth E. Larson Elementary ranks #2 of 14 elementary schools in Lodi, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 062223011416 · Lodi, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
890 enr · 25.4:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Tokay High (2,058 students)
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ellerth E. Larson 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
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary
890 students
What this shows Ellerth E. Larson Elementary reports 890 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellerth E. Larson Elementary compares
Ellerth E. Larson 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 890 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
890
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$16,495
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
White 28.5%
Asian 15.3%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Ellerth E. Larson Elementary is more 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 Ellerth E. Larson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokay High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald E. Mcnair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellerth E. Larson 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.
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
Lakewood Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 22.8:1 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 (~890 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ellerth E. Larson Elementary
How many students attend Ellerth E. Larson Elementary?
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary has 890 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lodi, CA. CCD year-over-year: 858 (2022-23) → 845 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellerth E. Larson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellerth E. Larson Elementary is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ellerth E. Larson Elementary?
43.0% of students at Ellerth E. Larson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellerth E. Larson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ellerth E. Larson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Lodi, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellerth E. Larson Elementary?
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Ellerth E. Larson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lodi?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellerth E. Larson Elementary ranks #2 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 Ellerth E. Larson 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.