- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawndale, CA
Lucille J. Smith Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lucille J. Smith 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 062121011613
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucille J. Smith Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Lawndale · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucille J. Smith Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucille J. Smith Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Lawndale, CA.
School address
District: Lawndale Elementary · California
NCES ID 062121011613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Lucille J. Smith Elementary held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 062121011613 · Lawndale, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 25.5:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Will Rogers Middle (799 students)
Lucille J. Smith Elementary held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lucille J. Smith Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Will Rogers Mi
Will Rogers Middle
799 students
- Jane Addams Mi
Jane Addams Middle
644 students
- Mark Twain Ele
Mark Twain Elementary
585 students
- William Anders
William Anderson Elementary
572 students
- William Green
William Green Elementary
516 students
- This school
Lucille J. Smith Elementary
331 students
What this shows Lucille J. Smith Elementary reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucille J. Smith Elementary compares
Lucille J. Smith 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$22,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.7%
African American 14.8%
Asian 7.3%
White 5.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Lucille J. Smith Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lawndale Elementary reports $22,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lucille J. Smith Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Anderson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Green Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucille J. Smith Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Lawndale
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
585 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
William Anderson Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
William Green Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Billy Mitchell Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 20.8:1 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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lucille J. Smith Elementary
How many students attend Lucille J. Smith Elementary?
Lucille J. Smith Elementary has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawndale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucille J. Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucille J. Smith Elementary is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lucille J. Smith Elementary?
72.8% of students at Lucille J. Smith Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucille J. Smith Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lucille J. Smith Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment, in Lawndale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucille J. Smith Elementary?
Lucille J. Smith Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lucille J. Smith Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lawndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucille J. Smith Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Lawndale, 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 Lawndale on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawndale Elementary?
Besides Lucille J. Smith Elementary, Lawndale Elementary also operates Will Rogers Middle (799 students), Jane Addams Middle (644 students), and Mark Twain Elementary (585 students). See the Lawndale Elementary district page for the complete list.