- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lone Pine, CA
Lo-Inyo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lo-Inyo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062244002692
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lo-Inyo Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lone Pine · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- small classes for California
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lo-Inyo Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lo-Inyo Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lone Pine, CA.
School address
District: Lone Pine Unified · California
NCES ID 062244002692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lo-Inyo Elementary shrank from 211 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 062244002692 · Lone Pine, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 17.9:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lone Pine High (86 students)
Lo-Inyo Elementary shrank from 211 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lo-Inyo Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lo-Inyo Elementary
197 students
- Lone Pine High
Lone Pine High
86 students
- Sierra Alterna 7
Sierra Alternative Learning Academy
7 students
What this shows Lo-Inyo Elementary reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lo-Inyo Elementary compares
Lo-Inyo Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$23,338
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 57.4%
White 19.8%
Two or More 12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.1%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Lo-Inyo Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lone Pine Unified reports $23,338 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lo-Inyo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Pine High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Alternative Learning Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lo-Inyo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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 (~197 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lo-Inyo Elementary
How many students attend Lo-Inyo Elementary?
Lo-Inyo Elementary has 197 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lone Pine, CA. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lo-Inyo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lo-Inyo Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 14% 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 Lo-Inyo Elementary?
55.9% of students at Lo-Inyo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lo-Inyo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lo-Inyo Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Lone Pine, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lo-Inyo Elementary?
Lo-Inyo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lo-Inyo Elementary rank among public schools in Lone Pine?
By Resource Investment Index, Lo-Inyo Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lone Pine, 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 Lone Pine Unified?
Besides Lo-Inyo Elementary, Lone Pine Unified also operates Lone Pine High (86 students) and Sierra Alternative Learning Academy (7 students). See the Lone Pine Unified district page for the complete list.