Enrollment
763
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chula Vista, CA
Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060861000865
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #40 of 42
- elementary schools in Chula Vista · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary ranks #40 of 42 elementary schools in Chula Vista, CA.
School address
District: Chula Vista Elementary · California
NCES ID 060861000865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary
Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Chula Vista, California, enrolling 763 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 763 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.
Against 1,685 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,125.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 763 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Chula Vista's elementary schools, it stands alongside Feaster (Mae L.) Charter (1,095 students): Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.1:1 vs 19.6:1).
Chula Vista Elementary also operates Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students) and Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary (889 students) alongside Lauderbach (J. Calvin) 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 Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary compares
Lauderbach (J. Calvin) 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 763 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
763
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.3%
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
$18,653
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 763 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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 92.9%
Two or More 2.0%
White 1.8%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chula Vista Elementary, which includes Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary.
$18,653
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.0%
State 47.1%
Federal 12.0%
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 Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Canyon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salt Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Chula Vista
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Feaster (Mae L.) Charter
Standard public school
1,095 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Wolf Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
954 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Discovery Charter
Standard public school
945 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Arroyo Vista Charter
Standard public school
911 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
Standard public school
889 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
Standard public school
855 students 21.9:1 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 (~763 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary
How many students attend Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary?
Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary has 763 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chula Vista, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary?
71.5% of students at Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.9% of enrollment, in Chula Vista, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary?
Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chula Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary ranks #40 of 42 elementary schools in Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista on the city page.
Is Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary a good school?
Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Chula Vista Elementary?
Besides Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary, Chula Vista Elementary also operates Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students), Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary (889 students), and Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary (855 students). See the Chula Vista Elementary district page for the complete list.
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