- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Laton, CA
Laton High
Federal NCES profile for Laton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062115002537
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laton High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Laton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for California
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Laton High has class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laton High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Laton, CA.
School address
District: Laton Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062115002537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Laton High held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 062115002537 · Laton, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 12.5:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Laton Elementary (274 students)
Laton High held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Laton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laton Elementa
Laton Elementary
274 students
- This school
Laton High
163 students
- Laton Middle
Laton Middle
154 students
- Laton Online A 12
Laton Online Academy
12 students
What this shows Laton High reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laton High compares
Laton High 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 42% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in California - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.9%
White 12.3%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Laton High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laton Online Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laton High'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 high 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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laton High
How many students attend Laton High?
Laton High has 163 students enrolled. It is a high school in Laton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Laton High is 12.5:1, which is 42% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% lower 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 High?
76.7% of students at Laton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laton High?
The largest demographic group at Laton High is Hispanic or Latino at 85.9% of enrollment, in Laton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laton High?
Laton High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 High rank among public schools in Laton?
By Resource Investment Index, Laton High ranks #1 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 High, Laton Joint Unified also operates Laton Elementary (274 students), Laton Middle (154 students), and Laton Online Academy (12 students). See the Laton Joint Unified district page for the complete list.