- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · N.a.S. Lemoore, CA
R. J. Neutra
Federal NCES profile for R. J. Neutra, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060798000767
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R. J. Neutra earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- small classes for California
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 410
- students enrolled
R. J. Neutra has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060798000767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
R. J. Neutra held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 060798000767 · N.a.S. Lemoore, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 15.2:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Akers Elementary (592 students)
R. J. Neutra held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
R. J. Neutra in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Akers Elementa
Akers Elementary
592 students
- This school
R. J. Neutra
410 students
- Stratford Elem
Stratford Elementary
294 students
- Central Elemen 212
Central Elementary
212 students
What this shows R. J. Neutra reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How R. J. Neutra compares
R. J. Neutra 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$19,784
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 10.0%
Asian 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, R. J. Neutra is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Central Union Elementary reports $19,784 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R. J. Neutra Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akers Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stratford Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R. J. Neutra's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about R. J. Neutra
How many students attend R. J. Neutra?
R. J. Neutra has 410 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in N.a.S. Lemoore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. J. Neutra?
The student-teacher ratio at R. J. Neutra is 15.2:1, which is 29% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% lower 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 R. J. Neutra?
18.5% of students at R. J. Neutra are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. J. Neutra?
The largest demographic group at R. J. Neutra is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in N.a.S. Lemoore, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. J. Neutra?
R. J. Neutra has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Central Union Elementary?
Besides R. J. Neutra, Central Union Elementary also operates Akers Elementary (592 students), Stratford Elementary (294 students), and Central Elementary (212 students). See the Central Union Elementary district page for the complete list.