- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeside, CA
Lindo Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lindo Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062079002496
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindo Park Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Lakeside · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lindo Park Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindo Park Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Lakeside, CA.
School address
District: Lakeside Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062079002496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lindo Park Elementary held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 062079002496 · Lakeside, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 20:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside Middle (724 students)
Lindo Park Elementary held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lindo Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle
724 students
- Tierra Del Sol
Tierra Del Sol Middle
713 students
- Lakeside Farms
Lakeside Farms Elementary
667 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
666 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary
469 students
- This school
Lindo Park Elementary
421 students
What this shows Lindo Park Elementary reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lindo Park Elementary compares
Lindo Park 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 | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.4%
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
$16,075
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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%
White 36.3%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Lindo Park Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lakeside Union Elementary reports $16,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lindo Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tierra Del Sol Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Farms Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindo Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Lakeside
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lakeside Farms Elementary
Standard public school
667 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
666 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Lemon Crest Elementary
Standard public school
437 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Winter Gardens Elementary
Standard public school
269 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Lakeside Union Alternative Education
Alternative education program
138 students 46:1 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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lindo Park Elementary
How many students attend Lindo Park Elementary?
Lindo Park Elementary has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindo Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindo Park Elementary is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Lindo Park Elementary?
51.4% of students at Lindo Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindo Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lindo Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment, in Lakeside, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindo Park Elementary?
Lindo Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Lindo Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lakeside?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindo Park Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeside Union Elementary?
Besides Lindo Park Elementary, Lakeside Union Elementary also operates Lakeside Middle (724 students), Tierra Del Sol Middle (713 students), and Lakeside Farms Elementary (667 students). See the Lakeside Union Elementary district page for the complete list.