- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galt, CA
Lake Canyon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Canyon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061479011069
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Canyon Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Galt · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Canyon Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Canyon Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Galt, CA.
School address
District: Galt Joint Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061479011069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Lake Canyon Elementary shrank from 511 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 061479011069 · Galt, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 21.2:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle (779 students)
Lake Canyon Elementary shrank from 511 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lake Canyon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert L. Mcca
Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle
779 students
- Vernon E. Gree
Vernon E. Greer Elementary
542 students
- Valley Oaks El
Valley Oaks Elementary
541 students
- River Oaks Ele
River Oaks Elementary
505 students
- This school
Lake Canyon Elementary
466 students
- Marengo Ranch
Marengo Ranch Elementary
448 students
What this shows Lake Canyon Elementary reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Canyon Elementary compares
Lake Canyon 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.9%
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
$16,245
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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.1%
White 33.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 5.4%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Lake Canyon Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galt Joint Union Elementary reports $16,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Canyon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernon E. Greer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marengo Ranch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Canyon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Galt
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Vernon E. Greer Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Valley Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
River Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Marengo Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Fairsite Elementary
Standard public school
160 students 32:1 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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Canyon Elementary
How many students attend Lake Canyon Elementary?
Lake Canyon Elementary has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Galt, CA. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Canyon Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Lake Canyon Elementary?
42.7% of students at Lake Canyon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Canyon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Canyon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment, in Galt, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Canyon Elementary?
Lake Canyon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Canyon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Galt?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Canyon Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Galt, 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 Galt on the city page.
What other schools are in Galt Joint Union Elementary?
Besides Lake Canyon Elementary, Galt Joint Union Elementary also operates Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle (779 students), Vernon E. Greer Elementary (542 students), and Valley Oaks Elementary (541 students). See the Galt Joint Union Elementary district page for the complete list.