Enrollment
429
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Upper Lake Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Upper Lake Elementary
Upper Lake Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Upper Lake, California, enrolling 429 students.
At 21.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 429 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,999 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,655, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Upper Lake Unified also operates Upper Lake High (307 students) and Upper Lake Middle (183 students) alongside Upper Lake 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 Upper Lake Elementary compares
Upper Lake 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,821
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upper Lake Unified, which includes Upper Lake Elementary.
$15,821
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 54.1%
Federal 17.4%
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 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
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~429 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Upper Lake on the city page.
Is Upper Lake Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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