- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Elsinore, CA
Withrow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Withrow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002709498
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Withrow Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 12
- elementary schools in Lake Elsinore · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Withrow Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Withrow Elementary ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Lake Elsinore, CA.
School address
District: Lake Elsinore Unified · California
NCES ID 060002709498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Withrow Elementary held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 060002709498 · Lake Elsinore, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 20.8:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students)
Withrow Elementary held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Withrow Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temescal Canyo
Temescal Canyon High
2,373 students
- Elsinore High
Elsinore High
1,927 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High
1,687 students
- David a. Brown
David a. Brown Middle
1,030 students
- Terra Cotta Mi
Terra Cotta Middle
1,026 students
- This school 583
Withrow Elementary
583 students
What this shows Withrow Elementary reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Withrow Elementary compares
Withrow 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.9%
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
$16,068
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.5%
White 12.2%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Withrow Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Elsinore Unified reports $16,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Withrow Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temescal Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elsinore High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David a. Brown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terra Cotta Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Withrow Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Elsinore
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lakeland Village
Standard public school
909 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Railroad Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
873 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Earl Warren Elementary
Standard public school
821 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Herk Bouris Elementary
Standard public school
734 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Tuscany Hills Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 20.2:1 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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Withrow Elementary
How many students attend Withrow Elementary?
Withrow Elementary has 583 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Elsinore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Withrow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Withrow Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Withrow Elementary?
70.2% of students at Withrow Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Withrow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Withrow Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment, in Lake Elsinore, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Withrow Elementary?
Withrow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Withrow Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lake Elsinore?
By Resource Investment Index, Withrow Elementary ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Lake Elsinore, 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 Lake Elsinore on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Elsinore Unified?
Besides Withrow Elementary, Lake Elsinore Unified also operates Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students), Elsinore High (1,927 students), and Lakeside High (1,687 students). See the Lake Elsinore Unified district page for the complete list.