Enrollment
274
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laton Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laton Elementary
Laton Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Laton, California, enrolling 274 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 274 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,021 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #173.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 183 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Laton Joint Unified also operates Laton High (163 students) and Laton Middle (154 students) alongside Laton 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 Laton Elementary compares
Laton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,651
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laton Joint Unified, which includes Laton Elementary.
$17,651
Per student
+7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.6%
State 62.0%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~274 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Laton on the city page.
Is Laton Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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