- Enrollment
- 2,776
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Ana, CA
Loma Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Loma Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064015006642
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loma Vista Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #42 of 51
- elementary schools in Santa Ana · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Loma Vista Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loma Vista Elementary ranks #42 of 51 elementary schools in Santa Ana, CA.
School address
District: Tustin Unified · California
NCES ID 064015006642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Loma Vista Elementary held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 064015006642 · Santa Ana, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 22.8:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students)
Loma Vista Elementary held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Loma Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arnold O. Beck
Arnold O. Beckman High
2,776 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
2,126 students
- Tustin High
Tustin High
1,627 students
- Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills
1,373 students
- Sycamore Magne 1,085
Sycamore Magnet Academy
1,085 students
- This school 433
Loma Vista Elementary
433 students
What this shows Loma Vista Elementary reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loma Vista Elementary compares
Loma Vista 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$15,381
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 433 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
Hispanic or Latino 60.3%
White 23.3%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Loma Vista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tustin Unified reports $15,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Loma Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold O. Beckman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tustin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hills | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Magnet Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loma Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy
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Santiago Elementary
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Romero-Cruz Academy
Standard public school
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Greenville Fundamental Elementary
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Manuel Esqueda Elementary
Standard public school
811 students 19.8:1 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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loma Vista Elementary
How many students attend Loma Vista Elementary?
Loma Vista Elementary has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Ana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loma Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Loma Vista Elementary is 22.8:1, 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 Loma Vista Elementary?
44.4% of students at Loma Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loma Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Loma Vista Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in Santa Ana, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loma Vista Elementary?
Loma Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Loma Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Ana?
By Resource Investment Index, Loma Vista Elementary ranks #42 of 51 elementary schools in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana on the city page.
What other schools are in Tustin Unified?
Besides Loma Vista Elementary, Tustin Unified also operates Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students), Foothill High (2,126 students), and Tustin High (1,627 students). See the Tustin Unified district page for the complete list.