- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Citrus Heights, CA
Lichen K-8
Federal NCES profile for Lichen K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063462005793
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lichen K-8 earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Citrus Heights · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lichen K-8 has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lichen K-8 ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Citrus Heights, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005793 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lichen K-8 held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 063462005793 · Citrus Heights, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 21.7:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Lichen K-8 held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lichen K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 498
Lichen K-8
498 students
What this shows Lichen K-8 reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lichen K-8 compares
Lichen K-8 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$16,227
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 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
White 35.1%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 5.0%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Lichen K-8 is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lichen K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lichen K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Citrus Heights
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kingswood K-8
Standard public school
546 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Woodside K-8
Standard public school
506 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Carriage Drive Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Skycrest Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Cambridge Heights Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 29:1 students per teacher
Grand Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 26.8:1 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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lichen K-8
How many students attend Lichen K-8?
Lichen K-8 has 498 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Citrus Heights, CA. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lichen K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Lichen K-8 is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lichen K-8?
59.6% of students at Lichen K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lichen K-8?
The largest demographic group at Lichen K-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Citrus Heights, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lichen K-8?
Lichen K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Lichen K-8 rank among elementary schools in Citrus Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Lichen K-8 ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Citrus Heights, 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 Citrus Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Lichen K-8, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.