- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lemoore, CA
Lemoore Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lemoore Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062136002557
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lemoore Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Lemoore · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lemoore Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lemoore Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Lemoore, CA.
School address
District: Lemoore Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062136002557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Lemoore Elementary shrank from 542 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 062136002557 · Lemoore, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 19.5:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Middle (636 students)
Lemoore Elementary shrank from 542 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lemoore Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle
636 students
- P. W. Engvall
P. W. Engvall Elementary
534 students
- This school
Lemoore Elementary
508 students
- Meadow Lane El
Meadow Lane Elementary
464 students
- Cinnamon Eleme
Cinnamon Elementary
454 students
- Freedom Elemen
Freedom Elementary
434 students
What this shows Lemoore Elementary reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lemoore Elementary compares
Lemoore 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 | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$15,260
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.8%
White 11.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Lemoore Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lemoore Union Elementary reports $15,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lemoore Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| P. W. Engvall Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cinnamon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lemoore Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Lemoore
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
P. W. Engvall Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Meadow Lane Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Cinnamon Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Island Elementary
Standard public school
395 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary
Standard public school
212 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lemoore Elementary
How many students attend Lemoore Elementary?
Lemoore Elementary has 508 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lemoore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemoore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemoore Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Lemoore Elementary?
70.8% of students at Lemoore Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lemoore Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lemoore Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.8% of enrollment, in Lemoore, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lemoore Elementary?
Lemoore Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Lemoore Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lemoore?
By Resource Investment Index, Lemoore Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Lemoore, 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 Lemoore on the city page.
What other schools are in Lemoore Union Elementary?
Besides Lemoore Elementary, Lemoore Union Elementary also operates Liberty Middle (636 students), P. W. Engvall Elementary (534 students), and Meadow Lane Elementary (464 students). See the Lemoore Union Elementary district page for the complete list.