- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Arrowhead, CA
Lake Arrowhead Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Arrowhead Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063261005070
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Arrowhead Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Lake Arrowhead · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.1:1
- large classes for California
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Arrowhead Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Arrowhead Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lake Arrowhead, CA.
School address
District: Rim of the World Unified · California
NCES ID 063261005070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lake Arrowhead Elementary held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 063261005070 · Lake Arrowhead, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 28.1:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Rim of the World Senior High (860 students)
Lake Arrowhead Elementary held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lake Arrowhead Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rim of the Wor
Rim of the World Senior High
860 students
- Mary P. Henck
Mary P. Henck Intermediate
607 students
- Valley of Ench
Valley of Enchantment Elementary
536 students
- This school
Lake Arrowhead Elementary
450 students
- Charles Hoffma 297
Charles Hoffman Elementary
297 students
- Rim Virtual Ac 80
Rim Virtual Academy
80 students
What this shows Lake Arrowhead Elementary reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Arrowhead Elementary compares
Lake Arrowhead 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 | 28.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$16,560
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Lake Arrowhead Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Rim of the World Unified reports $16,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Arrowhead Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rim of the World Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary P. Henck Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley of Enchantment Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles Hoffman Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rim Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Arrowhead Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Arrowhead Elementary
How many students attend Lake Arrowhead Elementary?
Lake Arrowhead Elementary has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Arrowhead, CA. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Arrowhead Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Arrowhead Elementary is 28.1:1, which is 31% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Arrowhead Elementary?
46.1% of students at Lake Arrowhead Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Arrowhead Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Arrowhead Elementary is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Lake Arrowhead, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Arrowhead Elementary?
Lake Arrowhead Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 Lake Arrowhead Elementary rank among public schools in Lake Arrowhead?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Arrowhead Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lake Arrowhead, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Arrowhead on the city page.
What other schools are in Rim of the World Unified?
Besides Lake Arrowhead Elementary, Rim of the World Unified also operates Rim of the World Senior High (860 students), Mary P. Henck Intermediate (607 students), and Valley of Enchantment Elementary (536 students). See the Rim of the World Unified district page for the complete list.