- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Laton, CA
Laton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062115002536
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laton Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Laton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- small classes for California
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laton Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Laton, CA.
School address
District: Laton Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062115002536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Laton Elementary shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 062115002536 · Laton, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 17.1:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Laton High (163 students)
Laton Elementary shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Laton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Laton Elementary
274 students
- Laton High
Laton High
163 students
- Laton Middle
Laton Middle
154 students
- Laton Online A 12
Laton Online Academy
12 students
What this shows Laton Elementary reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laton Elementary compares
Laton Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$20,922
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.8%
White 8.8%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Laton Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Laton Joint Unified reports $20,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laton High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laton Online Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laton Elementary
How many students attend Laton Elementary?
Laton Elementary has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Laton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laton Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 9% 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 Laton Elementary?
77.0% of students at Laton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laton Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment, in Laton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laton Elementary?
Laton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Laton Elementary rank among public schools in Laton?
By Resource Investment Index, Laton Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Laton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Laton Joint Unified?
Besides Laton Elementary, Laton Joint Unified also operates Laton High (163 students), Laton Middle (154 students), and Laton Online Academy (12 students). See the Laton Joint Unified district page for the complete list.