Enrollment
1,000
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lathrop Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lathrop Elementary
Lathrop Elementary is a higher-need, large elementary school in Lathrop, California, enrolling 1,000 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27:1 is larger than about 89% of California schools and 26% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.0% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,000 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 856 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #655, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Manteca Unified spends $12,941 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lathrop's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mossdale Elementary (1,087 students): Lathrop Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (27:1 vs 27.9:1).
Manteca Unified also operates Manteca High (1,907 students) and Sierra High (1,670 students) alongside Lathrop 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 Lathrop Elementary compares
Lathrop 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manteca Unified, which includes Lathrop Elementary.
$12,941
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 59.7%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Standard public school
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
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 (~1,000 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lathrop Elementary a good school?
Lathrop Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of 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 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.
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