- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lompoc, CA
La Canada Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Canada Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062241002682
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Canada Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Lompoc · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
La Canada Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Canada Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Lompoc, CA.
School address
District: Lompoc Unified · California
NCES ID 062241002682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
La Canada Elementary shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 062241002682 · Lompoc, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 19.3:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Lompoc High (1,593 students)
La Canada Elementary shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Canada Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lompoc High
Lompoc High
1,593 students
- Cabrillo High
Cabrillo High
1,060 students
- Arthur Hapgood
Arthur Hapgood Elementary
768 students
- Lompoc Valley
Lompoc Valley Middle
744 students
- Miguelito Elem 634
Miguelito Elementary
634 students
- This school 541
La Canada Elementary
541 students
What this shows La Canada Elementary reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Canada Elementary compares
La Canada Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.6%
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
$16,048
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 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.2%
White 7.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, La Canada Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lompoc Unified reports $16,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Canada Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur Hapgood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lompoc Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miguelito Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Canada Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Similar elementary schools in Lompoc
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Arthur Hapgood Elementary
Standard public school
768 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Miguelito Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
La Honda Steam Academy
Standard public school
531 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Buena Vista Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Clarence Ruth Elementary
Standard public school
495 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Leonora Fillmore Elementary
Standard public school
469 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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Canada Elementary
How many students attend La Canada Elementary?
La Canada Elementary has 541 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lompoc, CA. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Canada Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Canada Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% 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 La Canada Elementary?
69.9% of students at La Canada Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Canada Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Canada Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment, in Lompoc, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Canada Elementary?
La Canada Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 La Canada Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lompoc?
By Resource Investment Index, La Canada Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Lompoc, 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 Lompoc on the city page.
What other schools are in Lompoc Unified?
Besides La Canada Elementary, Lompoc Unified also operates Lompoc High (1,593 students), Cabrillo High (1,060 students), and Arthur Hapgood Elementary (768 students). See the Lompoc Unified district page for the complete list.