- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Palma, CA
Steve Luther Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Steve Luther Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061044001170
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steve Luther Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in La Palma · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Steve Luther Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steve Luther Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in La Palma, CA.
School address
District: Cypress Elementary · California
NCES ID 061044001170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Steve Luther Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 061044001170 · La Palma, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 21.2:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Margaret Landell Elementary (662 students)
Steve Luther Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Steve Luther Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Margaret Lande
Margaret Landell Elementary
662 students
- Frank Vessels
Frank Vessels Elementary
650 students
- Juliet Morris
Juliet Morris Elementary
562 students
- A. E. Arnold E
A. E. Arnold Elementary
560 students
- Clara J. King
Clara J. King Elementary
431 students
- This school
Steve Luther Elementary
403 students
What this shows Steve Luther Elementary reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steve Luther Elementary compares
Steve Luther 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,126
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
Asian 31.3%
White 12.4%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Steve Luther Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cypress Elementary reports $16,126 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steve Luther Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Landell Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Vessels Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Juliet Morris Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A. E. Arnold Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clara J. King Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steve Luther Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in La Palma
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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steve Luther Elementary
How many students attend Steve Luther Elementary?
Steve Luther Elementary has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Palma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steve Luther Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Steve Luther Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% higher 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 Steve Luther Elementary?
39.1% of students at Steve Luther Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steve Luther Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Steve Luther Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in La Palma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steve Luther Elementary?
Steve Luther Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
How does Steve Luther Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Palma?
By Resource Investment Index, Steve Luther Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in La Palma, 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 La Palma on the city page.
What other schools are in Cypress Elementary?
Besides Steve Luther Elementary, Cypress Elementary also operates Margaret Landell Elementary (662 students), Frank Vessels Elementary (650 students), and Juliet Morris Elementary (562 students). See the Cypress Elementary district page for the complete list.