- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lathrop, CA
Lathrop Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lathrop Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062361003580
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lathrop Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Lathrop · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for California
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lathrop Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lathrop Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Lathrop, CA.
School address
District: Manteca Unified · California
NCES ID 062361003580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Lathrop Elementary grew from 875 students in 2022-23 to 935 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 062361003580 · Lathrop, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,000 enr · 27:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Manteca High (1,907 students)
Lathrop Elementary grew from 875 students in 2022-23 to 935 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lathrop Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manteca High
Manteca High
1,907 students
- Sierra High
Sierra High
1,670 students
- East Union Hig
East Union High
1,524 students
- Lathrop High
Lathrop High
1,486 students
- Veritas Elemen
Veritas Elementary
1,266 students
- This school
Lathrop Elementary
1,000 students
What this shows Lathrop Elementary reports 1,000 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lathrop Elementary compares
Lathrop Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,000
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$14,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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 + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.4%
Asian 10.3%
White 7.2%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Lathrop Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Manteca Unified reports $14,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lathrop Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manteca High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Union High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lathrop High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veritas Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lathrop Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,670
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,524
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Lathrop
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mossdale Elementary
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1,087 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Epic Academy
Standard public school
1,025 students 46.6:1 students per teacher
River Islands Technology Academy Ii
Standard public school
954 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
923 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Nextgeneration Steam Academy
Standard public school
797 students 28.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,000 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lathrop Elementary
How many students attend Lathrop Elementary?
Lathrop Elementary has 1,000 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lathrop, CA. CCD year-over-year: 875 (2022-23) → 935 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lathrop Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lathrop Elementary is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lathrop Elementary?
56.0% of students at Lathrop Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lathrop Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lathrop Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment, in Lathrop, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lathrop Elementary?
Lathrop Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Lathrop Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lathrop?
By Resource Investment Index, Lathrop Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Lathrop, 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 Lathrop on the city page.
What other schools are in Manteca Unified?
Besides Lathrop Elementary, Manteca Unified also operates Manteca High (1,907 students), Sierra High (1,670 students), and East Union High (1,524 students). See the Manteca Unified district page for the complete list.