- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwalk, CA
Lakeland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062193002603
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeland Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 15
- elementary schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeland Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Elementary ranks #4 of 15 elementary schools in Norwalk, CA.
School address
District: Little Lake City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062193002603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lakeland Elementary held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 062193002603 · Norwalk, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 22.5:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Center Middle (708 students)
Lakeland Elementary held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lakeland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Center Mi
Lake Center Middle
708 students
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle
509 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
457 students
- Studebaker Ele
Studebaker Elementary
394 students
- William W. Orr
William W. Orr Elementary
353 students
- This school
Lakeland Elementary
315 students
What this shows Lakeland Elementary reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeland Elementary compares
Lakeland 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$20,951
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.9%
Asian 9.2%
White 5.4%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Lakeland Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Lake City Elementary reports $20,951 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Center Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Studebaker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William W. Orr Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Norwalk
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John Dolland Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Julia B. Morrison Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary
Standard public school
509 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Loretta Lampton Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Studebaker Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Anna M. Glazier Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 20.4:1 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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeland Elementary
How many students attend Lakeland Elementary?
Lakeland Elementary has 315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwalk, CA. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Elementary is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeland Elementary?
56.7% of students at Lakeland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakeland Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeland Elementary?
Lakeland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Lakeland Elementary rank among elementary schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Elementary ranks #4 of 15 elementary schools in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Lake City Elementary?
Besides Lakeland Elementary, Little Lake City Elementary also operates Lake Center Middle (708 students), Lakeside Middle (509 students), and Lakeview Elementary (457 students). See the Little Lake City Elementary district page for the complete list.