Enrollment
277
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Bruno, CA
Lomita Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lomita Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062490003718
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lomita Park Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in San Bruno · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lomita Park Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lomita Park Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in San Bruno, CA.
School address
District: Millbrae Elementary · California
NCES ID 062490003718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lomita Park Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lomita Park Elementary
Lomita Park Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in San Bruno, California, enrolling 277 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 277 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 713 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #679, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 554 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Bruno's elementary schools, it stands alongside Monte Verde Elementary (517 students): Lomita Park Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.1:1 vs 23.5:1).
Millbrae Elementary also operates Taylor Middle (756 students) and Spring Valley Elementary (375 students) alongside Lomita Park 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 Lomita Park Elementary compares
Lomita Park 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$14,176
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 + 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 56.3%
Asian 19.5%
White 8.3%
Two or More 7.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.1%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Lomita Park Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millbrae Elementary, which includes Lomita Park Elementary.
$14,176
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.3%
State 84.6%
Federal 7.0%
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 Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Hills Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lomita Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in San Bruno
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Monte Verde Elementary
Standard public school
517 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
John Muir Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 30.4:1 students per teacher
Allen (Decima M.) Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 33:1 students per teacher
Portola Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 37.8:1 students per teacher
Belle Air Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 25:1 students per teacher
Rollingwood Elementary
Standard public school
201 students 22.3:1 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 (~277 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lomita Park Elementary
How many students attend Lomita Park Elementary?
Lomita Park Elementary has 277 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Bruno, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lomita Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lomita Park Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lomita Park Elementary?
45.1% of students at Lomita Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lomita Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lomita Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment, in San Bruno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lomita Park Elementary?
Lomita Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 Lomita Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Bruno?
By Resource Investment Index, Lomita Park Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in San Bruno, 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 San Bruno on the city page.
Is Lomita Park Elementary a good school?
Lomita Park Elementary earns 11/100 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 Millbrae Elementary?
Besides Lomita Park Elementary, Millbrae Elementary also operates Taylor Middle (756 students), Spring Valley Elementary (375 students), and Meadows Elementary (360 students). See the Millbrae Elementary district page for the complete list.
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