Enrollment
534
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lemoore, CA
P. W. Engvall Elementary
Federal NCES profile for P. W. Engvall Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062136002559
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
P. W. Engvall Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Lemoore · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
P. W. Engvall Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, P. W. Engvall Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Lemoore, CA.
School address
District: Lemoore Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062136002559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How P. W. Engvall Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at P. W. Engvall Elementary
P. W. Engvall Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lemoore, California, enrolling 534 students.
At 22.3:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.9% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 534 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 1,915 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #572.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (20%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 534 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Lemoore's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lemoore Elementary (508 students): P. W. Engvall Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.3:1 vs 19.5:1).
Lemoore Union Elementary also operates Liberty Middle (636 students) and Lemoore Elementary (508 students) alongside P. W. Engvall 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 P. W. Engvall Elementary compares
P. W. Engvall 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$14,071
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 67.2%
White 20.4%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 3.9%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, P. W. Engvall Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lemoore Union Elementary, which includes P. W. Engvall Elementary.
$14,071
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.2%
State 78.9%
Federal 10.9%
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 P. W. Engvall Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemoore Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cinnamon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to P. W. Engvall Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Lemoore
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lemoore Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Meadow Lane Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Cinnamon Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Island Elementary
Standard public school
395 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary
Standard public school
212 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~534 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about P. W. Engvall Elementary
How many students attend P. W. Engvall Elementary?
P. W. Engvall Elementary has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lemoore, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at P. W. Engvall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at P. W. Engvall Elementary is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at P. W. Engvall Elementary?
60.9% of students at P. W. Engvall Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of P. W. Engvall Elementary?
The largest demographic group at P. W. Engvall Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.2% of enrollment, in Lemoore, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for P. W. Engvall Elementary?
P. W. Engvall Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does P. W. Engvall Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lemoore?
By Resource Investment Index, P. W. Engvall Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Lemoore, 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 Lemoore on the city page.
Is P. W. Engvall Elementary a good school?
P. W. Engvall Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Lemoore Union Elementary?
Besides P. W. Engvall Elementary, Lemoore Union Elementary also operates Liberty Middle (636 students), Lemoore Elementary (508 students), and Meadow Lane Elementary (464 students). See the Lemoore Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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