Enrollment
422
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Myrtle Avenue Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Myrtle Avenue Elementary
Myrtle Avenue Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lamont, California, enrolling 422 students.
At 21.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 83.1% of students qualify for free meals, 50% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 422 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,823 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #720.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lamont's elementary schools, it stands alongside Alicante Avenue Elementary (959 students): Myrtle Avenue Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 20:1).
Lamont Elementary also operates Alicante Avenue Elementary (959 students) and Mountain View Middle (594 students) alongside Myrtle Avenue Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Myrtle Avenue Elementary compares
Myrtle Avenue Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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 + 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamont Elementary, which includes Myrtle Avenue Elementary.
$15,309
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.2%
State 75.3%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~422 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in Lamont on the city page.
Is Myrtle Avenue Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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