Enrollment
155
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lemoore, CA
Lemoore University Elementary Charter
Federal NCES profile for Lemoore University Elementary Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062136011285Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lemoore University Elementary Charter earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Lemoore · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lemoore University Elementary Charter has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lemoore University Elementary Charter ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Lemoore, CA.
School address
District: Lemoore Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062136011285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lemoore University Elementary Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lemoore University Elementary Charter
Lemoore University Elementary Charter is a higher-need, small charter middle school in Lemoore, California, enrolling 155 students.
At 22.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.2% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 155 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 360 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #161.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 775 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lemoore's middle schools, it stands alongside Liberty Middle (636 students): Lemoore University Elementary Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.1:1 vs 20.5:1).
Lemoore Union Elementary also operates Liberty Middle (636 students) and P. W. Engvall Elementary (534 students) alongside Lemoore University Elementary Charter.
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 Lemoore University Elementary Charter compares
Lemoore University Elementary Charter on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,071
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 48.4%
White 29.7%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Lemoore University Elementary Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lemoore Union Elementary, which includes Lemoore University Elementary Charter.
$14,071
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.2%
State 78.9%
Federal 10.9%
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 Lemoore University Elementary Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| P. W. Engvall Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lemoore Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow Lane Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cinnamon Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lemoore University Elementary Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Lemoore
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~155 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lemoore University Elementary Charter
How many students attend Lemoore University Elementary Charter?
Lemoore University Elementary Charter has 155 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lemoore, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemoore University Elementary Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemoore University Elementary Charter is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lemoore University Elementary Charter?
52.2% of students at Lemoore University Elementary Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lemoore University Elementary Charter?
The largest demographic group at Lemoore University Elementary Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in Lemoore, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lemoore University Elementary Charter?
Lemoore University Elementary Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Lemoore University Elementary Charter rank among middle schools in Lemoore?
By Resource Investment Index, Lemoore University Elementary Charter ranks #1 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Lemoore on the city page.
Is Lemoore University Elementary Charter a good school?
Lemoore University Elementary Charter earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more 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 Lemoore Union Elementary?
Besides Lemoore University Elementary Charter, Lemoore Union Elementary also operates Liberty Middle (636 students), P. W. Engvall Elementary (534 students), and Lemoore Elementary (508 students). See the Lemoore Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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