Enrollment
522
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atherton, CA
Las Lomitas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Las Lomitas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062238002675
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Lomitas Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Atherton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Lomitas Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Lomitas Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Atherton, CA.
School address
District: Las Lomitas Elementary · California
NCES ID 062238002675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Las Lomitas Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Las Lomitas Elementary
Las Lomitas Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Atherton, California, enrolling 522 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.0% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the California average.
With 522 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 706 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #166.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Las Lomitas Elementary spends $30,394 per pupil, 84% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Atherton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Laurel Elementary (658 students): Las Lomitas Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 16:1).
Its district, Las Lomitas Elementary, also runs La Entrada Middle (612 students).
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 Lomitas Elementary compares
Las Lomitas 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 89% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,394
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 42.1%
Asian 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 13.8%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Las Lomitas Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Las Lomitas Elementary, which includes Las Lomitas Elementary.
$30,394
Per student
+84%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+83%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 88.5%
State 9.9%
Federal 1.6%
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 Lomitas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Entrada Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Las Lomitas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Atherton
3 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 (~522 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Las Lomitas Elementary
How many students attend Las Lomitas Elementary?
Las Lomitas Elementary has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atherton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Lomitas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Lomitas Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% 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 Lomitas Elementary?
6.0% of students at Las Lomitas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Lomitas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Las Lomitas Elementary is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Atherton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Lomitas Elementary?
Las Lomitas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Lomitas Elementary rank among elementary schools in Atherton?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Lomitas Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Atherton, 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 Atherton on the city page.
Is Las Lomitas Elementary a good school?
Las Lomitas Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more 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 Las Lomitas Elementary?
Besides Las Lomitas Elementary, Las Lomitas Elementary also operates La Entrada Middle (612 students). See the Las Lomitas Elementary district page for the complete list.
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