Enrollment
853
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet
Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet is a higher-need, large elementary school in Lomita, California, enrolling 853 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 853 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,326 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #43, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 61/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lomita's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eshelman Avenue Elementary (449 students): Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.7:1 vs 20.4:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet.
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 Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet compares
Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet.
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
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 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
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~853 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lomita on the city page.
Is Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet a good school?
Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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