- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Molinos, CA
Los Molinos Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Los Molinos Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062286003496
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Molinos Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Los Molinos · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Molinos Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Molinos Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Los Molinos, CA.
School address
District: Los Molinos Unified · California
NCES ID 062286003496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Los Molinos Elementary held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 062286003496 · Los Molinos, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 19:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Molinos High (203 students)
Los Molinos Elementary held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Los Molinos Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Los Molinos Elementary
266 students
- Los Molinos Hi
Los Molinos High
203 students
- Vina Elementar 80
Vina Elementary
80 students
What this shows Los Molinos Elementary reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Molinos Elementary compares
Los Molinos 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$19,146
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.4%
White 33.8%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Los Molinos Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Los Molinos Unified reports $19,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Molinos Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Molinos High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vina Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Molinos Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Los Molinos
1 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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Molinos Elementary
How many students attend Los Molinos Elementary?
Los Molinos Elementary has 266 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Molinos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Molinos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Molinos Elementary is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% 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 Los Molinos Elementary?
74.6% of students at Los Molinos Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Molinos Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Los Molinos Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment, in Los Molinos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Molinos Elementary?
Los Molinos Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Molinos Elementary rank among public schools in Los Molinos?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Molinos Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Los Molinos, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Los Molinos Unified?
Besides Los Molinos Elementary, Los Molinos Unified also operates Los Molinos High (203 students) and Vina Elementary (80 students). See the Los Molinos Unified district page for the complete list.