Enrollment
717
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How L. R. Green Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at L. R. Green Elementary
L. R. Green Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Escondido, California, enrolling 717 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 717 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 1,292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #468.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (34%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Escondido's elementary schools, it stands alongside Classical Academy (1,581 students): L. R. Green Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 29.3:1).
Escondido Union also operates Bear Valley Middle (923 students) and Mission Middle (855 students) alongside L. R. Green Elementary.
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 L. R. Green Elementary compares
L. R. Green Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,027
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escondido Union, which includes L. R. Green Elementary.
$17,027
Per student
+3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 52.9%
Federal 14.7%
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 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
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~717 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is L. R. Green Elementary a good school?
L. R. Green Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of 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 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.
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