- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lompoc, CA
Mission Valley
Federal NCES profile for Mission Valley, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062241011344
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mission Valley earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Lompoc · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for California
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mission Valley has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Valley ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Lompoc, CA.
School address
District: Lompoc Unified · California
NCES ID 062241011344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Mission Valley shrank from 64 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (-14.1%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 062241011344 · Lompoc, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 15.3:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lompoc High (1,593 students)
Mission Valley shrank from 64 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (-14.1%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mission Valley 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
- Miguelito Elem 634
Miguelito Elementary
634 students
- This school 61
Mission Valley
61 students
What this shows Mission Valley reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mission Valley compares
Mission Valley 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.0%
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
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 62.3%
White 27.9%
Two or More 9.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Mission Valley is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lompoc Unified reports $16,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mission Valley Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arthur Hapgood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lompoc Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miguelito Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mission Valley'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
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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
Miguelito Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 23.5:1 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
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 (~61 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mission Valley
How many students attend Mission Valley?
Mission Valley has 61 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lompoc, CA. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 55 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Valley?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Valley is 15.3:1, which is 29% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% 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 Mission Valley?
67.2% of students at Mission Valley are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mission Valley?
The largest demographic group at Mission Valley is Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment, in Lompoc, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mission Valley?
Mission Valley has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Mission Valley rank among elementary schools in Lompoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Valley ranks #1 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 Mission Valley, 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.