- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lathrop, CA
Mossdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mossdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062361011959
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mossdale Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Lathrop · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.9:1
- large classes for California
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mossdale Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mossdale Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Lathrop, CA.
School address
District: Manteca Unified · California
NCES ID 062361011959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Mossdale Elementary held near 1,064 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 062361011959 · Lathrop, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,087 enr · 27.9:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Manteca High (1,907 students)
Mossdale Elementary held near 1,064 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mossdale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manteca High
Manteca High
1,907 students
- Sierra High
Sierra High
1,670 students
- East Union Hig
East Union High
1,524 students
- Lathrop High
Lathrop High
1,486 students
- Veritas Elemen
Veritas Elementary
1,266 students
- This school
Mossdale Elementary
1,087 students
What this shows Mossdale Elementary reports 1,087 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mossdale Elementary compares
Mossdale 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 | 27.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,087
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
27.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$14,789
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 + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
Asian 31.1%
White 9.9%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Mossdale Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Manteca Unified reports $14,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mossdale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manteca High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lathrop High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veritas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mossdale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,670
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,524
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Lathrop
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Epic Academy
Standard public school
1,025 students 46.6:1 students per teacher
Lathrop Elementary
Standard public school
1,000 students 27:1 students per teacher
River Islands Technology Academy Ii
Standard public school
954 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
923 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Nextgeneration Steam Academy
Standard public school
797 students 28.5:1 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 (~1,087 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mossdale Elementary
How many students attend Mossdale Elementary?
Mossdale Elementary has 1,087 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lathrop, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,069 (2022-23) → 1,064 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mossdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mossdale Elementary is 27.9:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mossdale Elementary?
41.3% of students at Mossdale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mossdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mossdale Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in Lathrop, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mossdale Elementary?
Mossdale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Mossdale Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lathrop?
By Resource Investment Index, Mossdale Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Lathrop, 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 Lathrop on the city page.
What other schools are in Manteca Unified?
Besides Mossdale Elementary, Manteca Unified also operates Manteca High (1,907 students), Sierra High (1,670 students), and East Union High (1,524 students). See the Manteca Unified district page for the complete list.