- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lennox, CA
Felton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Felton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062142002564
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Felton Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Lennox · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Felton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Felton Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Lennox, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Felton Elementary held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 062142002564 · Lennox, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 18.2:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Lennox Middle (1,193 students)
Felton Elementary held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Felton 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
- Dolores Huerta
Dolores Huerta Elementary
529 students
- Buford Element
Buford Elementary
513 students
- This school 364
Felton Elementary
364 students
What this shows Felton Elementary reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Felton Elementary compares
Felton 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.5%
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 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.0%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.7%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Felton 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 Felton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lennox Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moffett Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dolores Huerta Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buford Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Felton 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
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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
Dolores Huerta Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 24:1 students per teacher
Buford Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 20.5:1 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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Felton Elementary
How many students attend Felton Elementary?
Felton Elementary has 364 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lennox, CA. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Felton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Felton Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% 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 Felton Elementary?
79.5% of students at Felton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Felton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Felton Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment, in Lennox, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Felton Elementary?
Felton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Felton Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lennox?
By Resource Investment Index, Felton Elementary ranks #2 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 Felton 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.