- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Placerville, CA
Louisiana Schnell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Louisiana Schnell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063078004786
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louisiana Schnell Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Placerville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Louisiana Schnell Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louisiana Schnell Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Placerville, CA.
School address
District: Placerville Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063078004786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Louisiana Schnell Elementary held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 063078004786 · Placerville, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 24.7:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Edwin Markham Middle (431 students)
Louisiana Schnell Elementary held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Louisiana Schnell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edwin Markham
Edwin Markham Middle
431 students
- Sierra Element
Sierra Elementary
402 students
- This school
Louisiana Schnell Elementary
370 students
What this shows Louisiana Schnell Elementary reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Louisiana Schnell Elementary compares
Louisiana Schnell 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$14,508
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Louisiana Schnell Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Placerville Union Elementary reports $14,508 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Louisiana Schnell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Markham Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louisiana Schnell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Placerville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sierra Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Indian Creek Elementary
Standard public school
392 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Herbert C. Green Middle
Standard public school
363 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Gold Trail
Standard public school
274 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Gold Oak Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Sutters Mill
Standard public school
201 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Louisiana Schnell Elementary
How many students attend Louisiana Schnell Elementary?
Louisiana Schnell Elementary has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Placerville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisiana Schnell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisiana Schnell Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louisiana Schnell Elementary?
60.8% of students at Louisiana Schnell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louisiana Schnell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Louisiana Schnell Elementary is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Placerville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisiana Schnell Elementary?
Louisiana Schnell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Louisiana Schnell Elementary rank among elementary schools in Placerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Louisiana Schnell Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Placerville, 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 Placerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Placerville Union Elementary?
Besides Louisiana Schnell Elementary, Placerville Union Elementary also operates Edwin Markham Middle (431 students) and Sierra Elementary (402 students). See the Placerville Union Elementary district page for the complete list.