Enrollment
438
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Loomis, CA
Loomis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Loomis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062256002772
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loomis Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Loomis · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Loomis Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loomis Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Loomis, CA.
School address
District: Loomis Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062256002772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Loomis Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Loomis Elementary
Loomis Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Loomis, California, enrolling 438 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 438 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,185 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #960, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 730 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Loomis Union Elementary spends $10,612 per pupil, 36% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Loomis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Placer Elementary (505 students): Loomis Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.9:1 vs 23:1).
Loomis Union Elementary also operates Placer Elementary (505 students) and Loomis Basin Charter (505 students) alongside Loomis 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 Loomis Elementary compares
Loomis 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$10,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 4.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Loomis Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loomis Union Elementary, which includes Loomis Elementary.
$10,612
Per student
-36%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 40.9%
Federal 7.9%
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 Loomis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placer Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loomis Basin Charter | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H. Clarke Powers Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Penryn Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loomis Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Loomis Basin Charter
Standard public school
505 students 24:1 students per teacher
H. Clarke Powers Elementary
Standard public school
495 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 20.6:1 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 (~438 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Loomis Elementary
How many students attend Loomis Elementary?
Loomis Elementary has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Loomis, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loomis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Loomis Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loomis Elementary?
26.5% of students at Loomis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loomis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Loomis Elementary is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Loomis, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loomis Elementary?
Loomis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Loomis Elementary rank among elementary schools in Loomis?
By Resource Investment Index, Loomis Elementary ranks #4 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.
Is Loomis Elementary a good school?
Loomis Elementary earns 24/100 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 Loomis Union Elementary?
Besides Loomis Elementary, Loomis Union Elementary also operates Placer Elementary (505 students), Loomis Basin Charter (505 students), and H. Clarke Powers Elementary (495 students). See the Loomis Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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