- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lompoc, CA
La Honda Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for La Honda Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062241007298
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Honda Steam Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Lompoc · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
La Honda Steam Academy has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Honda Steam Academy ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Lompoc, CA.
School address
District: Lompoc Unified · California
NCES ID 062241007298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
La Honda Steam Academy held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 062241007298 · Lompoc, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 24.1:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Lompoc High (1,593 students)
La Honda Steam Academy held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Honda Steam Academy 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 531
La Honda Steam Academy
531 students
What this shows La Honda Steam Academy reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Honda Steam Academy compares
La Honda Steam Academy 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
48.6%
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 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.9%
White 10.2%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, La Honda Steam Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lompoc Unified reports $16,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Honda Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur Hapgood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lompoc Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miguelito Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Honda Steam Academy'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 Canada Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 19.3:1 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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Honda Steam Academy
How many students attend La Honda Steam Academy?
La Honda Steam Academy has 531 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lompoc, CA. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Honda Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at La Honda Steam Academy is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Honda Steam Academy?
74.3% of students at La Honda Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Honda Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at La Honda Steam Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 84.9% of enrollment, in Lompoc, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Honda Steam Academy?
La Honda Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Honda Steam Academy rank among elementary schools in Lompoc?
By Resource Investment Index, La Honda Steam Academy ranks #4 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 Honda Steam Academy, 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.