Enrollment
755
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lodi, CA
Lois E. Borchardt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lois E. Borchardt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062223011356
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lois E. Borchardt Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #13 of 14
- elementary schools in Lodi · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lois E. Borchardt Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lois E. Borchardt Elementary ranks #13 of 14 elementary schools in Lodi, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lois E. Borchardt Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lois E. Borchardt Elementary
Lois E. Borchardt Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lodi, California, enrolling 755 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.2% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 755 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,638 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,209, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and Asian (27%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1510 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lodi's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ellerth E. Larson Elementary (890 students): Lois E. Borchardt Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.2:1 vs 25.4:1).
Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students) and Lodi High (1,952 students) alongside Lois E. Borchardt Elementary.
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 Lois E. Borchardt Elementary compares
Lois E. Borchardt 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 | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$15,195
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 54.0%
Asian 27.0%
White 12.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Lois E. Borchardt Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lodi Unified, which includes Lois E. Borchardt Elementary.
$15,195
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 64.1%
Federal 14.4%
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 Lois E. Borchardt Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokay High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald E. Mcnair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lois E. Borchardt Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Lodi
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary
Standard public school
890 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Erma B. Reese Elementary
Standard public school
593 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Beckman Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Vinewood Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Lawrence Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Lakewood Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~755 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lois E. Borchardt Elementary
How many students attend Lois E. Borchardt Elementary?
Lois E. Borchardt Elementary has 755 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lodi, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lois E. Borchardt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lois E. Borchardt Elementary is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lois E. Borchardt Elementary?
65.2% of students at Lois E. Borchardt Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lois E. Borchardt Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lois E. Borchardt Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment, in Lodi, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lois E. Borchardt Elementary?
Lois E. Borchardt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Lois E. Borchardt Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lodi?
By Resource Investment Index, Lois E. Borchardt Elementary ranks #13 of 14 elementary schools in Lodi, 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 Lodi on the city page.
Is Lois E. Borchardt Elementary a good school?
Lois E. Borchardt Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. 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 Lodi Unified?
Besides Lois E. Borchardt Elementary, Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students), Lodi High (1,952 students), and Bear Creek High (1,925 students). See the Lodi Unified district page for the complete list.
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