- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Joe Michell held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 062211002628 · Livermore, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
786 enr · 23.1:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada High (2,156 students)
Joe Michell held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Joe Michell in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granada High
Granada High
2,156 students
- Livermore High
Livermore High
1,827 students
- William Menden
William Mendenhall Middle
876 students
- Junction K-8 801
Junction K-8
801 students
- This school 786
Joe Michell
786 students
- Sunset Element 759
Sunset Elementary
759 students
What this shows Joe Michell reports 786 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joe Michell compares
Joe Michell 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,408
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 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.
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
District finance for Livermore Valley Joint Unified reports $15,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~786 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 786 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.