- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lomita, CA
Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271003145
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lomita · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lomita, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet held near 852 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 062271003145 · Lomita, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
853 enr · 23.7:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet held near 852 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 853
Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet
853 students
What this shows Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet reports 853 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet compares
Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 853 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
853
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,606
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 58.6%
Asian 13.4%
African American 12.5%
White 8.2%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Lomita
1 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 (~853 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet
How many students attend Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet?
Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet has 853 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lomita, CA. CCD year-over-year: 854 (2022-23) → 852 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet?
63.5% of students at Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment, in Lomita, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet?
Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet rank among public schools in Lomita?
By Resource Investment Index, Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lomita, 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 Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.