Enrollment
372
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sunnyvale, CA
Lakewood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063846006463
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #6 of 13
- elementary schools in Sunnyvale · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- small classes for California
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Elementary ranks #6 of 13 elementary schools in Sunnyvale, CA.
School address
District: Sunnyvale · California
NCES ID 063846006463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakewood Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakewood Elementary
Lakewood Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Sunnyvale, California, enrolling 372 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,103 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #411.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sunnyvale spends $21,963 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Sunnyvale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary (840 students): Lakewood Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 25.5:1).
Sunnyvale also operates Sunnyvale Middle (1,053 students) and Ellis Elementary (768 students) alongside Lakewood Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakewood Elementary compares
Lakewood Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$21,963
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.8%
Asian 17.7%
White 9.9%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Lakewood Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sunnyvale, which includes Lakewood Elementary.
$21,963
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.4%
State 12.6%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lakewood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellis Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Chase Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Sunnyvale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
Standard public school
840 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Ellis Elementary
Standard public school
768 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Cherry Chase Elementary
Standard public school
622 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Cumberland Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Bishop Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~372 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Elementary
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary?
Lakewood Elementary has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sunnyvale, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 Lakewood Elementary?
43.5% of students at Lakewood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.8% of enrollment, in Sunnyvale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Elementary?
Lakewood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakewood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sunnyvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Elementary ranks #6 of 13 elementary schools in Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale on the city page.
Is Lakewood Elementary a good school?
Lakewood Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sunnyvale?
Besides Lakewood Elementary, Sunnyvale also operates Sunnyvale Middle (1,053 students), Ellis Elementary (768 students), and Columbia Middle (697 students). See the Sunnyvale district page for the complete list.
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