Enrollment
266
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Los Molinos Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Los Molinos Elementary
Los Molinos Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Los Molinos, California, enrolling 266 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 266 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 955 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #612.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (34%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Los Molinos's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lassen View Elementary (355 students): Los Molinos Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 23.7:1).
Los Molinos Unified also operates Los Molinos High (203 students) and Vina Elementary (80 students) alongside Los Molinos 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 Molinos Elementary compares
Los Molinos 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,588
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 + 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Molinos Unified, which includes Los Molinos Elementary.
$15,588
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 61.6%
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 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
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Los Molinos on the city page.
Is Los Molinos Elementary a good school?
Los Molinos Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% 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 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.
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