Enrollment
447
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 063471005855
Lorenzo Manor Elementary — Hayward, CA
Federal NCES profile for Lorenzo Manor Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: San Lorenzo Unified · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lorenzo Manor Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lorenzo Manor Elementary reports 447 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 47% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 70.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 27% above the California average and 36% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 67.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding San Lorenzo Unified spends $18,354 per pupil district-wide, above the California average of $18,039 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.5% from local sources (property taxes), 56.3% from the state, and 7.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lorenzo Manor Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 47% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 27% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
67.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,354
per pupil, district-wide
— above California avg of $18,039
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
Enrollment 447 Top 47% in California — larger than 53% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 23.3:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 70.3% +27% vs state
NCES ID 063471005855
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.1%
Asian 12.1%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 3.6%
White 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 67.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Lorenzo Unified, which includes Lorenzo Manor Elementary.
$18,354
Per student
+2%
vs California
Avg $18,039
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 56.3%
Federal 7.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lorenzo Manor Elementary
How many students attend Lorenzo Manor Elementary?
Lorenzo Manor Elementary has 447 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Hayward, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lorenzo Manor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lorenzo Manor Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.6:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lorenzo Manor Elementary?
70.3% of students at Lorenzo Manor Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lorenzo Manor Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lorenzo Manor Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hayward, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lorenzo Manor Elementary?
Lorenzo Manor Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.