- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cutler, CA
Lovell High
Federal NCES profile for Lovell High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061035001158
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lovell High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cutler · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for California
- 93.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lovell High has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lovell High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cutler, CA.
School address
District: Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061035001158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Lovell High held near 56 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.5 → 5.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 061035001158 · Cutler, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 10.8:1 · 93.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Orosi High (1,108 students)
Lovell High held near 56 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.5 → 5.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lovell High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orosi High
Orosi High
1,108 students
- El Monte Middl
El Monte Middle
844 students
- Cutler Element
Cutler Elementary
607 students
- Golden Valley
Golden Valley Elementary
603 students
- Palm Elementar
Palm Elementary
573 students
- This school 54
Lovell High
54 students
What this shows Lovell High reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lovell High compares
Lovell High 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 50% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.0% | ▲ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.8%
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
$19,573
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 54 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.1%
White 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.7, Lovell High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified reports $19,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lovell High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orosi High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Monte Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cutler Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lovell High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide high 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 (~54 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lovell High
How many students attend Lovell High?
Lovell High has 54 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cutler, CA. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovell High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovell High is 10.8:1, which is 50% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% lower 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 Lovell High?
93.0% of students at Lovell High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lovell High?
The largest demographic group at Lovell High is Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment, in Cutler, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lovell High?
Lovell High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Lovell High rank among public schools in Cutler?
By Resource Investment Index, Lovell High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cutler, 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 Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified?
Besides Lovell High, Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified also operates Orosi High (1,108 students), El Monte Middle (844 students), and Cutler Elementary (607 students). See the Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified district page for the complete list.