- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Palma, CA
Los Coyotes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Los Coyotes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060807000778
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Coyotes Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in La Palma · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Coyotes Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Coyotes Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in La Palma, CA.
School address
District: Centralia Elementary · California
NCES ID 060807000778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Los Coyotes Elementary held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 060807000778 · La Palma, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 25.8:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Buena Terra Elementary (627 students)
Los Coyotes Elementary held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Los Coyotes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buena Terra El
Buena Terra Elementary
627 students
- This school
Los Coyotes Elementary
568 students
- George B. Mill
George B. Miller Elementary
502 students
- Centralia Elem
Centralia Elementary
496 students
- Glen H. Dysing
Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary
468 students
- San Marino Ele
San Marino Elementary
465 students
What this shows Los Coyotes Elementary reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Coyotes Elementary compares
Los Coyotes 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,375
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
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.
Student demographics
Asian 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
White 9.7%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Los Coyotes Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Centralia Elementary reports $15,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Coyotes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Terra Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George B. Miller Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centralia Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Marino Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Coyotes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in La Palma
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Coyotes Elementary
How many students attend Los Coyotes Elementary?
Los Coyotes Elementary has 568 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Palma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Coyotes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Coyotes Elementary is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Coyotes Elementary?
18.1% of students at Los Coyotes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Coyotes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Los Coyotes Elementary is Asian at 58.1% of enrollment, in La Palma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Coyotes Elementary?
Los Coyotes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Los Coyotes Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Palma?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Coyotes Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in La Palma, 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 La Palma on the city page.
What other schools are in Centralia Elementary?
Besides Los Coyotes Elementary, Centralia Elementary also operates Buena Terra Elementary (627 students), George B. Miller Elementary (502 students), and Centralia Elementary (496 students). See the Centralia Elementary district page for the complete list.