Enrollment
786
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Livermore, CA
Joe Michell
Federal NCES profile for Joe Michell, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062211002628
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joe Michell earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in Livermore · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Joe Michell has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Michell ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Livermore, CA.
School address
District: Livermore Valley Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062211002628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joe Michell compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joe Michell
Joe Michell is a mid-sized elementary school in Livermore, California, enrolling 786 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 786 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,206 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #803.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 786 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Livermore's elementary schools, it stands alongside Junction K-8 (801 students): Joe Michell is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.1:1 vs 20.5:1).
Livermore Valley Joint Unified also operates Granada High (2,156 students) and Livermore High (1,827 students) alongside Joe Michell.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Joe Michell compares
Joe Michell on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 786 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$14,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 786 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Asian 17.7%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Joe Michell is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livermore Valley Joint Unified, which includes Joe Michell.
$14,132
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 38.6%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Joe Michell Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Livermore High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Mendenhall Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Junction K-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joe Michell's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Livermore
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Junction K-8
Standard public school
801 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elementary
Standard public school
759 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Emma C. Smith Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Altamont Creek Elementary
Standard public school
620 students 23:1 students per teacher
Rancho Las Positas Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Arroyo Seco Elementary
Standard public school
584 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~786 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Joe Michell
How many students attend Joe Michell?
Joe Michell has 786 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Livermore, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Michell?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Michell is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joe Michell?
26.8% of students at Joe Michell are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joe Michell?
The largest demographic group at Joe Michell is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Livermore, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joe Michell?
Joe Michell has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joe Michell rank among elementary schools in Livermore?
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Michell ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Livermore, 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 Livermore on the city page.
Is Joe Michell a good school?
Joe Michell earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Livermore Valley Joint Unified?
Besides Joe Michell, Livermore Valley Joint Unified also operates Granada High (2,156 students), Livermore High (1,827 students), and William Mendenhall Middle (876 students). See the Livermore Valley Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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