- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upper Lake, CA
Upper Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Upper Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060144206694
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Lake Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Upper Lake · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Upper Lake Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Lake Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Upper Lake, CA.
School address
District: Upper Lake Unified · California
NCES ID 060144206694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Upper Lake Elementary grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (+12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 060144206694 · Upper Lake, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 21.4:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Lake High (307 students)
Upper Lake Elementary grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (+12.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Upper Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Upper Lake Elementary
429 students
- Upper Lake Hig
Upper Lake High
307 students
- Upper Lake Mid
Upper Lake Middle
183 students
- Clover Valley 14
Clover Valley High (Continuation)
14 students
What this shows Upper Lake Elementary reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upper Lake Elementary compares
Upper Lake Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$21,497
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Upper Lake Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Upper Lake Unified reports $21,497 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upper Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Lake High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Upper Lake Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clover Valley High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upper Lake Elementary
How many students attend Upper Lake Elementary?
Upper Lake Elementary has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upper Lake, CA. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Lake Elementary is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Upper Lake Elementary?
71.2% of students at Upper Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Upper Lake Elementary is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Upper Lake, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Lake Elementary?
Upper Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Upper Lake Elementary rank among public schools in Upper Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Lake Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Upper Lake, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Upper Lake Unified?
Besides Upper Lake Elementary, Upper Lake Unified also operates Upper Lake High (307 students), Upper Lake Middle (183 students), and Clover Valley High (Continuation) (14 students). See the Upper Lake Unified district page for the complete list.