- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Culver City, CA
Linwood E. Howe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Linwood E. Howe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061026001120
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linwood E. Howe Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Culver City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Linwood E. Howe Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linwood E. Howe Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Culver City, CA.
School address
District: Culver City Unified · California
NCES ID 061026001120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Linwood E. Howe Elementary held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 061026001120 · Culver City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 22.7:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Culver City High (2,012 students)
Linwood E. Howe Elementary held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Linwood E. Howe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Culver City Hi
Culver City High
2,012 students
- Culver City Mi
Culver City Middle
1,523 students
- El Marino Elem 795
El Marino Elementary
795 students
- This school 567
Linwood E. Howe Elementary
567 students
- El Rincon Elem 565
El Rincon Elementary
565 students
- Farragut Eleme 548
Farragut Elementary
548 students
What this shows Linwood E. Howe Elementary reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linwood E. Howe Elementary compares
Linwood E. Howe 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$16,956
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 567 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
White 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
Two or More 17.1%
African American 6.2%
Asian 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Linwood E. Howe Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Culver City Unified reports $16,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linwood E. Howe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culver City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Culver City Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Marino Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Rincon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farragut Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linwood E. Howe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Culver City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
El Marino Elementary
Standard public school
795 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
El Rincon Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Farragut Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Braddock Drive Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 20:1 students per teacher
La Ballona Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Playa Del Rey Elementary
Standard public school
272 students 22.7:1 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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linwood E. Howe Elementary
How many students attend Linwood E. Howe Elementary?
Linwood E. Howe Elementary has 567 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Culver City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linwood E. Howe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Linwood E. Howe Elementary is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linwood E. Howe Elementary?
24.7% of students at Linwood E. Howe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linwood E. Howe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Linwood E. Howe Elementary is White at 40.0% of enrollment, in Culver City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linwood E. Howe Elementary?
Linwood E. Howe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Linwood E. Howe Elementary rank among elementary schools in Culver City?
By Resource Investment Index, Linwood E. Howe Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Culver City, 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 Culver City on the city page.
What other schools are in Culver City Unified?
Besides Linwood E. Howe Elementary, Culver City Unified also operates Culver City High (2,012 students), Culver City Middle (1,523 students), and El Marino Elementary (795 students). See the Culver City Unified district page for the complete list.