- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Escondido, CA
L. R. Green Elementary
Federal NCES profile for L. R. Green Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061288009538
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L. R. Green Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #11 of 23
- elementary schools in Escondido · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- small classes for California
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
L. R. Green Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L. R. Green Elementary ranks #11 of 23 elementary schools in Escondido, CA.
School address
District: Escondido Union · California
NCES ID 061288009538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
L. R. Green Elementary held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 061288009538 · Escondido, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 17.1:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bear Valley Middle (923 students)
L. R. Green Elementary held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
L. R. Green Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bear Valley Mi
Bear Valley Middle
923 students
- Mission Middle
Mission Middle
855 students
- Del Dios Acade
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
788 students
- Rincon Middle
Rincon Middle
772 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley Middle
733 students
- This school
L. R. Green Elementary
717 students
What this shows L. R. Green Elementary reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How L. R. Green Elementary compares
L. R. Green 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$19,139
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.5%
White 33.5%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 7.8%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, L. R. Green Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escondido Union reports $19,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L. R. Green Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mission Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rincon Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L. R. Green Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Escondido
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Classical Academy
Standard public school
1,581 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Heritage K-8 Charter
Standard public school
1,345 students 22:1 students per teacher
Community Montessori
Standard public school
795 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
679 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Bernardo Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Reidy Creek Elementary
Standard public school
626 students 17.4:1 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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about L. R. Green Elementary
How many students attend L. R. Green Elementary?
L. R. Green Elementary has 717 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Escondido, CA. CCD year-over-year: 762 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at L. R. Green Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at L. R. Green Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 9% 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 L. R. Green Elementary?
35.4% of students at L. R. Green Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L. R. Green Elementary?
The largest demographic group at L. R. Green Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in Escondido, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L. R. Green Elementary?
L. R. Green Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 L. R. Green Elementary rank among elementary schools in Escondido?
By Resource Investment Index, L. R. Green Elementary ranks #11 of 23 elementary schools in Escondido, 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 Escondido on the city page.
What other schools are in Escondido Union?
Besides L. R. Green Elementary, Escondido Union also operates Bear Valley Middle (923 students), Mission Middle (855 students), and Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences (788 students). See the Escondido Union district page for the complete list.