- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Menlo Park, CA
La Entrada Middle
Federal NCES profile for La Entrada Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062238002674
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Entrada Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Menlo Park · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for California
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
La Entrada Middle has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Entrada Middle ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Menlo Park, CA.
School address
District: Las Lomitas Elementary · California
NCES ID 062238002674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
La Entrada Middle held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 062238002674 · Menlo Park, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 15.3:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Las Lomitas Elementary (522 students)
La Entrada Middle held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How La Entrada Middle compares
La Entrada Middle 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 89% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,841
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
Asian 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 13.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, La Entrada Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Las Lomitas Elementary reports $30,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Entrada Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Lomitas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Entrada Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Menlo Park
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Valiant Community Prep
Standard public school
587 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Oak Knoll Elementary
Standard public school
574 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Standard public school
312 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary
Standard public school
280 students 14.7:1 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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Entrada Middle
How many students attend La Entrada Middle?
La Entrada Middle has 612 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Menlo Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Entrada Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at La Entrada Middle is 15.3:1, which is 29% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% lower 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 Entrada Middle?
5.9% of students at La Entrada Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Entrada Middle?
The largest demographic group at La Entrada Middle is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Menlo Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Entrada Middle?
La Entrada Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Entrada Middle rank among elementary schools in Menlo Park?
By Resource Investment Index, La Entrada Middle ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Las Lomitas Elementary?
Besides La Entrada Middle, Las Lomitas Elementary also operates Las Lomitas Elementary (522 students). See the Las Lomitas Elementary district page for the complete list.