Enrollment
345
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Habra, CA
Las Lomas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Las Lomas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062019002414
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Lomas Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in La Habra · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Lomas Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Lomas Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in La Habra, CA.
School address
District: La Habra City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062019002414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Las Lomas Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Las Lomas Elementary
Las Lomas Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in La Habra, California, enrolling 345 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 345 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,560 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #954.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 690 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among La Habra's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students): Las Lomas Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.3:1 vs 24.3:1).
La Habra City Elementary also operates Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students) and Washington Middle (580 students) alongside Las Lomas 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 Las Lomas Elementary compares
Las Lomas 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$15,463
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 89.9%
White 3.5%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Las Lomas Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Habra City Elementary, which includes Las Lomas Elementary.
$15,463
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 46.3%
Federal 15.9%
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 Las Lomas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladera Palma Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Las Positas Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imperial Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Las Lomas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in La Habra
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ladera Palma Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Las Positas Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
El Portal Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Olita Elementary
Standard public school
425 students 23.6:1 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 (~345 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Las Lomas Elementary
How many students attend Las Lomas Elementary?
Las Lomas Elementary has 345 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Habra, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Lomas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Lomas Elementary is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Las Lomas Elementary?
76.2% of students at Las Lomas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Lomas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Las Lomas Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment, in La Habra, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Lomas Elementary?
Las Lomas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Las Lomas Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Habra?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Lomas Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in La Habra, 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 La Habra on the city page.
Is Las Lomas Elementary a good school?
Las Lomas Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 La Habra City Elementary?
Besides Las Lomas Elementary, La Habra City Elementary also operates Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students), Washington Middle (580 students), and Las Positas Elementary (565 students). See the La Habra City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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