- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
P. W. Engvall Elementary held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 062136002559 · Lemoore, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 22.3:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Middle (636 students)
P. W. Engvall Elementary held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
P. W. Engvall Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle
636 students
- This school
P. W. Engvall Elementary
534 students
- Lemoore Elemen
Lemoore Elementary
508 students
- Meadow Lane El
Meadow Lane Elementary
464 students
- Cinnamon Eleme
Cinnamon Elementary
454 students
- Freedom Elemen
Freedom Elementary
434 students
What this shows P. W. Engvall Elementary reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How P. W. Engvall Elementary compares
P. W. Engvall 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,260
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
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.
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
District finance for Lemoore Union Elementary reports $15,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~534 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.