- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Miguel, CA
Lillian Larsen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lillian Larsen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063501005927
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lillian Larsen Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in San Miguel · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lillian Larsen Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian Larsen Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in San Miguel, CA.
School address
District: San Miguel Joint Union · California
NCES ID 063501005927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Lillian Larsen Elementary held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 063501005927 · San Miguel, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 20.4:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Cappy Culver Elementary (220 students)
Lillian Larsen Elementary held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Lillian Larsen Elementary compares
Lillian Larsen Elementary 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$15,478
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.5%
White 10.0%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Lillian Larsen Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Miguel Joint Union reports $15,478 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lillian Larsen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cappy Culver Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lillian Larsen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in San Miguel
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lillian Larsen Elementary
How many students attend Lillian Larsen Elementary?
Lillian Larsen Elementary has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Miguel, CA. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillian Larsen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lillian Larsen Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 Lillian Larsen Elementary?
72.5% of students at Lillian Larsen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lillian Larsen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lillian Larsen Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.5% of enrollment, in San Miguel, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lillian Larsen Elementary?
Lillian Larsen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Lillian Larsen Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Miguel?
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian Larsen Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in San Miguel, 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 San Miguel Joint Union?
Besides Lillian Larsen Elementary, San Miguel Joint Union also operates Cappy Culver Elementary (220 students). See the San Miguel Joint Union district page for the complete list.