- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lodi, CA
Vinewood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vinewood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062223002669
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vinewood Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- #3 of 14
- elementary schools in Lodi · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vinewood Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vinewood Elementary ranks #3 of 14 elementary schools in Lodi, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Vinewood Elementary held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 062223002669 · Lodi, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 24.7:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Tokay High (2,058 students)
Vinewood Elementary held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vinewood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tokay High
Tokay High
2,058 students
- Lodi High
Lodi High
1,952 students
- Bear Creek Hig
Bear Creek High
1,925 students
- Ronald E. Mcna
Ronald E. Mcnair High
1,644 students
- Lodi Middle
Lodi Middle
893 students
- This school 543
Vinewood Elementary
543 students
What this shows Vinewood Elementary reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vinewood Elementary compares
Vinewood 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$16,495
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Vinewood Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lodi Unified reports $16,495 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vinewood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokay High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald E. Mcnair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vinewood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Lodi
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary
Standard public school
890 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Lois E. Borchardt Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Erma B. Reese Elementary
Standard public school
593 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Beckman Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Lawrence Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Lakewood Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vinewood Elementary
How many students attend Vinewood Elementary?
Vinewood Elementary has 543 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lodi, CA. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vinewood Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vinewood Elementary?
33.1% of students at Vinewood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vinewood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vinewood Elementary is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Lodi, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vinewood Elementary?
Vinewood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vinewood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lodi?
By Resource Investment Index, Vinewood Elementary ranks #3 of 14 elementary schools in Lodi, 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 Lodi on the city page.
What other schools are in Lodi Unified?
Besides Vinewood Elementary, Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students), Lodi High (1,952 students), and Bear Creek High (1,925 students). See the Lodi Unified district page for the complete list.