- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Loomis, CA
Loomis Basin Charter
Federal NCES profile for Loomis Basin Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062256012246Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loomis Basin Charter earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Loomis · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Loomis Basin Charter has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loomis Basin Charter ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Loomis, CA.
School address
District: Loomis Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062256012246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Loomis Basin Charter held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 062256012246 · Loomis, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
505 enr · 24:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Placer Elementary (505 students)
Loomis Basin Charter held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Loomis Basin Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Loomis Basin Charter
505 students
- Placer Element
Placer Elementary
505 students
- H. Clarke Powe
H. Clarke Powers Elementary
495 students
- Loomis Element
Loomis Elementary
438 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
433 students
- Penryn Element
Penryn Elementary
250 students
What this shows Loomis Basin Charter reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loomis Basin Charter compares
Loomis Basin Charter 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 85% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,712
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Loomis Basin Charter is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Loomis Union Elementary reports $11,712 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Loomis Basin Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H. Clarke Powers Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loomis Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Penryn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loomis Basin Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Loomis
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Placer Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 23:1 students per teacher
H. Clarke Powers Elementary
Standard public school
495 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Loomis Elementary
Standard public school
438 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 20.6:1 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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loomis Basin Charter
How many students attend Loomis Basin Charter?
Loomis Basin Charter has 505 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Loomis, CA. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loomis Basin Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Loomis Basin Charter is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loomis Basin Charter?
8.2% of students at Loomis Basin Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loomis Basin Charter?
The largest demographic group at Loomis Basin Charter is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Loomis, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loomis Basin Charter?
Loomis Basin Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Loomis Basin Charter rank among elementary schools in Loomis?
By Resource Investment Index, Loomis Basin Charter ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Loomis, 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 Loomis on the city page.
What other schools are in Loomis Union Elementary?
Besides Loomis Basin Charter, Loomis Union Elementary also operates Placer Elementary (505 students), H. Clarke Powers Elementary (495 students), and Loomis Elementary (438 students). See the Loomis Union Elementary district page for the complete list.