- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lamont, CA
Myrtle Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Myrtle Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062085002504
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Myrtle Avenue Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Lamont · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Myrtle Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Avenue Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lamont, CA.
School address
District: Lamont Elementary · California
NCES ID 062085002504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Myrtle Avenue Elementary shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 062085002504 · Lamont, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 21.1:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Alicante Avenue Elementary (959 students)
Myrtle Avenue Elementary shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Myrtle Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alicante Avenu
Alicante Avenue Elementary
959 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Middle
594 students
- Lamont Element
Lamont Elementary
586 students
- This school
Myrtle Avenue Elementary
422 students
What this shows Myrtle Avenue Elementary reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Myrtle Avenue Elementary compares
Myrtle Avenue 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$17,460
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 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 99.1%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.8, Myrtle Avenue Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamont Elementary reports $17,460 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Myrtle Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alicante Avenue Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamont Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Myrtle Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Lamont
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Myrtle Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Myrtle Avenue Elementary?
Myrtle Avenue Elementary has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lamont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Avenue Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher 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 Myrtle Avenue Elementary?
83.1% of students at Myrtle Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Myrtle Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Myrtle Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 99.1% of enrollment, in Lamont, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Myrtle Avenue Elementary?
Myrtle Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Myrtle Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lamont?
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Avenue Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lamont, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lamont Elementary?
Besides Myrtle Avenue Elementary, Lamont Elementary also operates Alicante Avenue Elementary (959 students), Mountain View Middle (594 students), and Lamont Elementary (586 students). See the Lamont Elementary district page for the complete list.