Enrollment
689
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mountain House, CA
Wicklund Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wicklund Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060141011412
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wicklund Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Mountain House · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wicklund Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wicklund Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Mountain House, CA.
School address
District: Lammersville Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060141011412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wicklund Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wicklund Elementary
Wicklund Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Mountain House, California, enrolling 689 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.8% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the California average.
Enrollment of 689 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,171 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #315.
Its student body is led by Asian (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lammersville Joint Unified spends $10,700 per pupil, 35% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Mountain House's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hansen Elementary (930 students): Wicklund Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.7:1 vs 25.1:1).
Lammersville Joint Unified also operates Mountain House High (2,428 students) and Hansen Elementary (930 students) alongside Wicklund 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 Wicklund Elementary compares
Wicklund 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 | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$10,700
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
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Asian 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
White 13.9%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Wicklund Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lammersville Joint Unified, which includes Wicklund Elementary.
$10,700
Per student
-35%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 39.9%
Federal 4.4%
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 Wicklund Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain House High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hansen Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Julius Cordes Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebastian Questa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethany Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wicklund Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Mountain House
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hansen Elementary
Standard public school
930 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Julius Cordes Elementary
Standard public school
877 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Sebastian Questa Elementary
Standard public school
822 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Bethany Elementary
Standard public school
768 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Altamont Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 21.2:1 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 (~689 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wicklund Elementary
How many students attend Wicklund Elementary?
Wicklund Elementary has 689 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mountain House, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wicklund Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wicklund Elementary is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Wicklund Elementary?
16.8% of students at Wicklund Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wicklund Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wicklund Elementary is Asian at 51.1% of enrollment, in Mountain House, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wicklund Elementary?
Wicklund Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Wicklund Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mountain House?
By Resource Investment Index, Wicklund Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Mountain House, 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 Mountain House on the city page.
Is Wicklund Elementary a good school?
Wicklund Elementary earns 41/100 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 Lammersville Joint Unified?
Besides Wicklund Elementary, Lammersville Joint Unified also operates Mountain House High (2,428 students), Hansen Elementary (930 students), and Julius Cordes Elementary (877 students). See the Lammersville Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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