Enrollment
649
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winchester, CA
Susan La Vorgna Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Susan La Vorgna Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002811042
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Susan La Vorgna Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Susan La Vorgna Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Susan La Vorgna Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Winchester, CA.
School address
District: Temecula Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060002811042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Susan La Vorgna Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Susan La Vorgna Elementary
Susan La Vorgna Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Winchester, California, enrolling 649 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 649 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,352 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,237, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Temecula Valley Unified spends $12,879 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Winchester's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy (1,196 students): Susan La Vorgna Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.5:1 vs 22.6:1).
Temecula Valley Unified also operates Chaparral High (3,136 students) and Great Oak High (2,946 students) alongside Susan La Vorgna 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 Susan La Vorgna Elementary compares
Susan La Vorgna 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 | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$12,879
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 43.5%
White 29.6%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 9.2%
African American 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Susan La Vorgna Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Temecula Valley Unified, which includes Susan La Vorgna Elementary.
$12,879
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 60.9%
Federal 7.3%
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 Susan La Vorgna Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Temecula Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bella Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Temecula Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Susan La Vorgna Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,136
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,946
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,739
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Winchester
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy
Standard public school
1,196 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
French Valley Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 21:1 students per teacher
Winchester Elementary
Standard public school
692 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Temecula Valley Charter
Standard public school
596 students 23.8:1 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 (~649 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Susan La Vorgna Elementary
How many students attend Susan La Vorgna Elementary?
Susan La Vorgna Elementary has 649 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winchester, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susan La Vorgna Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Susan La Vorgna Elementary is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 Susan La Vorgna Elementary?
25.1% of students at Susan La Vorgna Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Susan La Vorgna Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Susan La Vorgna Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment, in Winchester, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Susan La Vorgna Elementary?
Susan La Vorgna Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Susan La Vorgna Elementary rank among elementary schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Susan La Vorgna Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Winchester, 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 Winchester on the city page.
Is Susan La Vorgna Elementary a good school?
Susan La Vorgna Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Temecula Valley Unified?
Besides Susan La Vorgna Elementary, Temecula Valley Unified also operates Chaparral High (3,136 students), Great Oak High (2,946 students), and Temecula Valley High (2,739 students). See the Temecula Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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