Enrollment
507
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Gatos, CA
Louise Van Meter Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Louise Van Meter Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062283003492
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louise Van Meter Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Los Gatos · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 2.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Louise Van Meter Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louise Van Meter Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Los Gatos, CA.
School address
District: Los Gatos Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062283003492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Louise Van Meter Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Louise Van Meter Elementary
Louise Van Meter Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Los Gatos, California, enrolling 507 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.3% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the California average.
With 507 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 533 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #443, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Asian (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 757 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Los Gatos's elementary schools, it stands alongside Alta Vista Elementary (584 students): Louise Van Meter Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23:1 vs 27.8:1).
Los Gatos Union Elementary also operates Raymond J. Fisher Middle (1,015 students) and Daves Avenue Elementary (549 students) alongside Louise Van Meter 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 Louise Van Meter Elementary compares
Louise Van Meter 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.3% | ▼ 96% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$18,193
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 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
White 43.8%
Asian 31.4%
Two or More 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Louise Van Meter Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Gatos Union Elementary, which includes Louise Van Meter Elementary.
$18,193
Per student
+10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 86.2%
State 10.2%
Federal 3.6%
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 Louise Van Meter Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond J. Fisher Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daves Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blossom Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louise Van Meter Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Los Gatos
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Alta Vista Elementary
Standard public school
584 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Daves Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Blossom Hill Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Loma Prieta Elementary
Standard public school
259 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary
Standard public school
174 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Lakeside Elementary
Standard public school
64 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Louise Van Meter Elementary
How many students attend Louise Van Meter Elementary?
Louise Van Meter Elementary has 507 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Gatos, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louise Van Meter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Louise Van Meter Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louise Van Meter Elementary?
2.3% of students at Louise Van Meter Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louise Van Meter Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Louise Van Meter Elementary is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Los Gatos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louise Van Meter Elementary?
Louise Van Meter Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Louise Van Meter Elementary rank among elementary schools in Los Gatos?
By Resource Investment Index, Louise Van Meter Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Los Gatos, 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 Los Gatos on the city page.
Is Louise Van Meter Elementary a good school?
Louise Van Meter Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Gatos Union Elementary?
Besides Louise Van Meter Elementary, Los Gatos Union Elementary also operates Raymond J. Fisher Middle (1,015 students), Daves Avenue Elementary (549 students), and Blossom Hill Elementary (530 students). See the Los Gatos Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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