Enrollment
568
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Los Coyotes Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Los Coyotes Elementary
Los Coyotes Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in La Palma, California, enrolling 568 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.1% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the California average.
With 568 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,263 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #106, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 60/100).
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among La Palma's elementary schools, it stands alongside George B. Miller Elementary (502 students): Los Coyotes Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.8:1 vs 20.9:1).
Centralia Elementary also operates Buena Terra Elementary (627 students) and George B. Miller Elementary (502 students) alongside Los Coyotes 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 Los Coyotes Elementary compares
Los Coyotes 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,874
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centralia Elementary, which includes Los Coyotes Elementary.
$14,874
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 46.6%
Federal 12.1%
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.
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
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
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 (~568 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Los Coyotes Elementary a good school?
Los Coyotes Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. 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 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.
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