- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
Lone Star Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lone Star Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063525005976
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lone Star Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #99 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.9:1
- large classes for California
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lone Star Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Star Elementary ranks #99 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Sanger Unified · California
NCES ID 063525005976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Lone Star Elementary held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 063525005976 · Fresno, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
672 enr · 26.9:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanger High (2,426 students)
Lone Star Elementary held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lone Star Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sanger High
Sanger High
2,426 students
- Washington Aca
Washington Academic Middle
1,539 students
- Sanger West Hi
Sanger West High
1,438 students
- John S. Wash E 838
John S. Wash Elementary
838 students
- Fairmont Eleme 744
Fairmont Elementary
744 students
- This school 672
Lone Star Elementary
672 students
What this shows Lone Star Elementary reports 672 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lone Star Elementary compares
Lone Star 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 | 26.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$15,780
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 672 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.7%
Asian 41.4%
Two or More 3.4%
White 2.8%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Lone Star Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sanger Unified reports $15,780 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lone Star Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Academic Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sanger West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S. Wash Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmont Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lone Star Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Fresno
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harvest Elementary
Standard public school
1,010 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
James S. Fugman Elementary
Standard public school
893 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Roger S. Oraze Elementary
Standard public school
868 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Ewing Elementary
Standard public school
842 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
John S. Wash Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 27.9:1 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 (~672 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lone Star Elementary
How many students attend Lone Star Elementary?
Lone Star Elementary has 672 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Star Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Star Elementary is 26.9:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lone Star Elementary?
50.7% of students at Lone Star Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Star Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lone Star Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Star Elementary?
Lone Star Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Lone Star Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Star Elementary ranks #99 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, 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 Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Sanger Unified?
Besides Lone Star Elementary, Sanger Unified also operates Sanger High (2,426 students), Washington Academic Middle (1,539 students), and Sanger West High (1,438 students). See the Sanger Unified district page for the complete list.