Enrollment
586
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lamont Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lamont Elementary
Lamont Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lamont, California, enrolling 586 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 586 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,036 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #426.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lamont's elementary schools, it stands alongside Alicante Avenue Elementary (959 students): Lamont Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.3:1 vs 20:1).
Lamont Elementary also operates Alicante Avenue Elementary (959 students) and Mountain View Middle (594 students) alongside Lamont 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 Lamont Elementary compares
Lamont 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamont Elementary, which includes Lamont Elementary.
$15,309
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.2%
State 75.3%
Federal 14.5%
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 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
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
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 (~586 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in Lamont on the city page.
Is Lamont Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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