Enrollment
448
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lillian Larsen Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lillian Larsen Elementary
Lillian Larsen Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in San Miguel, California, enrolling 448 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 448 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,089 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,368.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Miguel's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pleasant Valley Elementary (58 students): Lillian Larsen Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 14.5:1).
Its district, San Miguel Joint Union, also runs Cappy Culver Elementary (220 students).
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 Lillian Larsen Elementary compares
Lillian Larsen 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,666
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Miguel Joint Union, which includes Lillian Larsen Elementary.
$14,666
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 41.4%
Federal 12.1%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in San Miguel
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~448 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in San Miguel on the city page.
Is Lillian Larsen Elementary a good school?
Lillian Larsen Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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