- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lompoc, CA
Miguelito Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Miguelito Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062241008882
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miguelito Elementary earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Lompoc · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Miguelito Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miguelito Elementary ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Lompoc, CA.
School address
District: Lompoc Unified · California
NCES ID 062241008882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Miguelito Elementary held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 062241008882 · Lompoc, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 23.5:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Lompoc High (1,593 students)
Miguelito Elementary held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Miguelito Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lompoc High
Lompoc High
1,593 students
- Cabrillo High
Cabrillo High
1,060 students
- Arthur Hapgood
Arthur Hapgood Elementary
768 students
- Lompoc Valley
Lompoc Valley Middle
744 students
- This school 634
Miguelito Elementary
634 students
- Vandenberg Mid 565
Vandenberg Middle
565 students
What this shows Miguelito Elementary reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miguelito Elementary compares
Miguelito 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.9%
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
$16,048
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 634 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.3%
White 18.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Miguelito Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lompoc Unified reports $16,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miguelito Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur Hapgood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lompoc Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vandenberg Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miguelito Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Lompoc
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Arthur Hapgood Elementary
Standard public school
768 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
La Canada Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
La Honda Steam Academy
Standard public school
531 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Buena Vista Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Clarence Ruth Elementary
Standard public school
495 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Leonora Fillmore Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 19.5:1 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 (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miguelito Elementary
How many students attend Miguelito Elementary?
Miguelito Elementary has 634 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lompoc, CA. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miguelito Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Miguelito Elementary is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miguelito Elementary?
59.2% of students at Miguelito Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miguelito Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Miguelito Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment, in Lompoc, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miguelito Elementary?
Miguelito Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (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 Miguelito Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lompoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Miguelito Elementary ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Lompoc, 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 Lompoc on the city page.
What other schools are in Lompoc Unified?
Besides Miguelito Elementary, Lompoc Unified also operates Lompoc High (1,593 students), Cabrillo High (1,060 students), and Arthur Hapgood Elementary (768 students). See the Lompoc Unified district page for the complete list.