- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lamont, CA
Lamont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lamont 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 062085002502
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamont Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Lamont · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamont Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamont Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lamont, CA.
School address
District: Lamont Elementary · California
NCES ID 062085002502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lamont Elementary held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 062085002502 · Lamont, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 18.3:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Alicante Avenue Elementary (959 students)
Lamont Elementary held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lamont Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alicante Avenu
Alicante Avenue Elementary
959 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Middle
594 students
- This school
Lamont Elementary
586 students
- Myrtle Avenue
Myrtle Avenue Elementary
422 students
What this shows Lamont Elementary reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamont Elementary compares
Lamont 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 | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.0%
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
$17,460
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.6%
White 1.2%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Lamont Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamont Elementary reports $17,460 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lamont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alicante Avenue Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Myrtle Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamont Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Lamont
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamont Elementary
How many students attend Lamont Elementary?
Lamont Elementary has 586 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lamont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamont Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Lamont Elementary?
81.0% of students at Lamont Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lamont Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 98.6% of enrollment, in Lamont, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamont Elementary?
Lamont 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 Lamont Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lamont?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamont Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lamont, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lamont Elementary?
Besides Lamont Elementary, Lamont Elementary also operates Alicante Avenue Elementary (959 students), Mountain View Middle (594 students), and Myrtle Avenue Elementary (422 students). See the Lamont Elementary district page for the complete list.