At a glance
Reported students
786
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
589
Joe Michell: 786 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
22.1:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 764
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.68
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.3:1
What the reported data says about Joe Michell
Joe Michell is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Livermore. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Livermore Valley Joint Unified. NCES reports 786 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.1:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (41.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%). English learners represent 6.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Joe Michell
- 1How do the reported 22.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.63 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.7
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.2%
- Hispanic30%
- Black1.4%
- Asian17.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Livermore Valley Joint Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Junction K-8
Elementary · Grades KG–08
801 reported students
Sunset Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
759 reported students
Emma C. Smith Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
648 reported students
Altamont Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
620 reported students
Rancho Las Positas Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
586 reported students
Arroyo Seco Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
584 reported students
Public schools near Joe Michell
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Elementary Elementary · Livermore Valley Joint Unified | KG–05 | 759 | 0.7 mi |
| Emma C. Smith Elementary Elementary · Livermore Valley Joint Unified | KG–05 | 648 | 0.8 mi |
| Marylin Avenue Elementary Elementary · Livermore Valley Joint Unified | KG–05 | 430 | 1.1 mi |
| Rancho Las Positas Elementary Elementary · Livermore Valley Joint Unified | KG–05 | 586 | 1.5 mi |
| Junction K-8 Elementary · Livermore Valley Joint Unified | KG–08 | 801 | 1.6 mi |
| Lawrence Elementary Elementary · Livermore Valley Joint Unified | KG–05 | 494 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Joe Michell
What grades does Joe Michell serve?
Joe Michell reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Livermore Valley Joint Unified.
How many students attend Joe Michell?
Joe Michell reported 786 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 764 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Joe Michell?
The calculated ratio is 22.1:1, based on 786 students and 35.63 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Joe Michell a public, charter, or magnet school?
Joe Michell is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Livermore Valley Joint Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Joe Michell students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Joe Michell in?
Joe Michell is part of Livermore Valley Joint Unified, based in Livermore, CA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Joe Michell?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sunset Elementary (0.7 mi), Emma C. Smith Elementary (0.8 mi), Marylin Avenue Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.