- Enrollment
- 2,475
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Laguna Hills, CA
Lomarena Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lomarena Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063386005305
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lomarena Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Laguna Hills · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lomarena Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lomarena Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Laguna Hills, CA.
School address
District: Saddleback Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063386005305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Lomarena Elementary held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 063386005305 · Laguna Hills, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 23.2:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Trabuco Hills High (2,475 students)
Lomarena Elementary held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lomarena Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trabuco Hills
Trabuco Hills High
2,475 students
- El Toro High
El Toro High
1,902 students
- Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo High
1,566 students
- Laguna Hills H
Laguna Hills High
1,317 students
- Rancho Santa M
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
1,153 students
- This school 487
Lomarena Elementary
487 students
What this shows Lomarena Elementary reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lomarena Elementary compares
Lomarena 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$15,515
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
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 58.7%
White 23.4%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Lomarena Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saddleback Valley Unified reports $15,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lomarena Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trabuco Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Toro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission Viejo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laguna Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lomarena Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Laguna Hills
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lomarena Elementary
How many students attend Lomarena Elementary?
Lomarena Elementary has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Laguna Hills, CA. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lomarena Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lomarena Elementary is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lomarena Elementary?
49.8% of students at Lomarena Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lomarena Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lomarena Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment, in Laguna Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lomarena Elementary?
Lomarena Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Lomarena Elementary rank among elementary schools in Laguna Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Lomarena Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Laguna Hills, 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 Saddleback Valley Unified?
Besides Lomarena Elementary, Saddleback Valley Unified also operates Trabuco Hills High (2,475 students), El Toro High (1,902 students), and Mission Viejo High (1,566 students). See the Saddleback Valley Unified district page for the complete list.