- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Novato, CA
Lynwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lynwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062772004189
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynwood Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Novato · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lynwood Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lynwood Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Novato, CA.
School address
District: Novato Unified · California
NCES ID 062772004189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lynwood Elementary shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 062772004189 · Novato, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 21.7:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Novato High (1,287 students)
Lynwood Elementary shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lynwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Novato High
Novato High
1,287 students
- San Marin High
San Marin High
1,250 students
- Sinaloa Middle
Sinaloa Middle
693 students
- San Jose Inter
San Jose Intermediate
559 students
- Hamilton Meado
Hamilton Meadow Park
544 students
- This school 260
Lynwood Elementary
260 students
What this shows Lynwood Elementary reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lynwood Elementary compares
Lynwood Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,969
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
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 73.1%
White 19.2%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Lynwood Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Novato Unified reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lynwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novato High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Marin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinaloa Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Jose Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Meadow Park | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lynwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Novato
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Meadow Park
Standard public school
544 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
San Ramon Elementary
Standard public school
456 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Loma Verde Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Rancho Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Lu Sutton Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 24.5:1 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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lynwood Elementary
How many students attend Lynwood Elementary?
Lynwood Elementary has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Novato, CA. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynwood Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lynwood Elementary?
40.4% of students at Lynwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lynwood Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment, in Novato, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynwood Elementary?
Lynwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Lynwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Novato?
By Resource Investment Index, Lynwood Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Novato, 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 Novato on the city page.
What other schools are in Novato Unified?
Besides Lynwood Elementary, Novato Unified also operates Novato High (1,287 students), San Marin High (1,250 students), and Sinaloa Middle (693 students). See the Novato Unified district page for the complete list.