- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nipomo, CA
Nipomo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nipomo 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 062308003524
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nipomo Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Nipomo · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Nipomo Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nipomo Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Nipomo, CA.
School address
District: Lucia Mar Unified · California
NCES ID 062308003524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Nipomo Elementary held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 062308003524 · Nipomo, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 21.8:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Arroyo Grande High (2,012 students)
Nipomo Elementary held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nipomo Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arroyo Grande
Arroyo Grande High
2,012 students
- Nipomo High
Nipomo High
819 students
- Harloe Element 619
Harloe Elementary
619 students
- Dana Elementar 612
Dana Elementary
612 students
- Lange (Dorothe 577
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary
577 students
- This school 436
Nipomo Elementary
436 students
What this shows Nipomo Elementary reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nipomo Elementary compares
Nipomo 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$15,856
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.5%
White 17.0%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Nipomo Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lucia Mar Unified reports $15,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nipomo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nipomo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harloe Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dana Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lange (Dorothea) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nipomo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Nipomo
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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nipomo Elementary
How many students attend Nipomo Elementary?
Nipomo Elementary has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nipomo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nipomo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nipomo Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nipomo Elementary?
69.4% of students at Nipomo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nipomo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nipomo Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment, in Nipomo, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nipomo Elementary?
Nipomo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Nipomo Elementary rank among elementary schools in Nipomo?
By Resource Investment Index, Nipomo Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Nipomo, 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 Nipomo on the city page.
What other schools are in Lucia Mar Unified?
Besides Nipomo Elementary, Lucia Mar Unified also operates Arroyo Grande High (2,012 students), Nipomo High (819 students), and Harloe Elementary (619 students). See the Lucia Mar Unified district page for the complete list.