- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Las Lomitas Elementary held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 062238002675 · Atherton, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 20.1:1 · 6.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: La Entrada Middle (612 students)
Las Lomitas Elementary held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Las Lomitas Elementary compares
Las Lomitas 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 | 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 methodology
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
$30,841
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
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.
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
District finance for Las Lomitas Elementary reports $30,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar elementary schools in Atherton
3 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 (~522 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.