Enrollment
646
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lucerne Valley, CA
Lucerne Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lucerne Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001509083
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucerne Valley Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Lucerne Valley · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucerne Valley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucerne Valley Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Lucerne Valley, CA.
School address
District: Lucerne Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060001509083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lucerne Valley Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lucerne Valley Elementary
Lucerne Valley Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lucerne Valley, California, enrolling 646 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 646 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,887 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,619, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (37%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lucerne Valley Unified also operates Lucerne Valley High (322 students) and Lucerne Valley Middle (195 students) alongside Lucerne Valley 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 Lucerne Valley Elementary compares
Lucerne Valley 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$18,022
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 58.7%
White 37.3%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Lucerne Valley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lucerne Valley Unified, which includes Lucerne Valley Elementary.
$18,022
Per student
+9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.6%
State 66.1%
Federal 16.3%
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 Lucerne Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne Valley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lucerne Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucerne Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~646 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lucerne Valley Elementary
How many students attend Lucerne Valley Elementary?
Lucerne Valley Elementary has 646 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lucerne Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucerne Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucerne Valley Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lucerne Valley Elementary?
82.2% of students at Lucerne Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucerne Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lucerne Valley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment, in Lucerne Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucerne Valley Elementary?
Lucerne Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Lucerne Valley Elementary rank among public schools in Lucerne Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucerne Valley Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Lucerne Valley, 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 Lucerne Valley on the city page.
Is Lucerne Valley Elementary a good school?
Lucerne Valley Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Lucerne Valley Unified?
Besides Lucerne Valley Elementary, Lucerne Valley Unified also operates Lucerne Valley High (322 students), Lucerne Valley Middle (195 students), and Mountain View High (16 students). See the Lucerne Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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