- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Loomis, CA
Placer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Placer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062256002773
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Placer Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Loomis · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Placer Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Placer Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Loomis, CA.
School address
District: Loomis Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062256002773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Placer Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 062256002773 · Loomis, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 23:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Loomis Basin Charter (505 students)
Placer Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Placer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Placer Elementary
505 students
- Loomis Basin C
Loomis Basin Charter
505 students
- H. Clarke Powe
H. Clarke Powers Elementary
495 students
- Loomis Element
Loomis Elementary
438 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
433 students
- Penryn Element
Penryn Elementary
250 students
What this shows Placer Elementary reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Placer Elementary compares
Placer 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 85% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,712
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Placer Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Loomis Union Elementary reports $11,712 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Placer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loomis Basin Charter | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H. Clarke Powers Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loomis Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Penryn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Placer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Loomis
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Loomis Basin Charter
Standard public school
505 students 24:1 students per teacher
H. Clarke Powers Elementary
Standard public school
495 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Loomis Elementary
Standard public school
438 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 20.6:1 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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Placer Elementary
How many students attend Placer Elementary?
Placer Elementary has 505 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Loomis, CA. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Placer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Placer Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Placer Elementary?
8.4% of students at Placer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Placer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Placer Elementary is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Loomis, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Placer Elementary?
Placer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Placer Elementary rank among elementary schools in Loomis?
By Resource Investment Index, Placer Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Loomis, 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 Loomis on the city page.
What other schools are in Loomis Union Elementary?
Besides Placer Elementary, Loomis Union Elementary also operates Loomis Basin Charter (505 students), H. Clarke Powers Elementary (495 students), and Loomis Elementary (438 students). See the Loomis Union Elementary district page for the complete list.