- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Lakewood Elementary shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 063846006463 · Sunnyvale, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 17.7:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyvale Middle (1,053 students)
Lakewood Elementary shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lakewood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyvale Midd
Sunnyvale Middle
1,053 students
- Ellis Elementa
Ellis Elementary
768 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle
697 students
- Cherry Chase E
Cherry Chase Elementary
622 students
- Cumberland Ele
Cumberland Elementary
586 students
- This school 372
Lakewood Elementary
372 students
What this shows Lakewood Elementary reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakewood Elementary compares
Lakewood 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Sunnyvale reports $24,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~372 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), down 32.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.