Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary

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Bakersfield, California - 2 schools

An equity score of 33/100 ranks Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary #1181 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,797 per pupil, Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary ranks #1259 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,012
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,797
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary operates 2 public schools serving 1,012 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Kern County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,797 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 53.6% local, 39.0% state, and 7.4% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 33/100, ranked #1181 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 21.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 52.2% Hispanic or Latino, 42.9% White, 3.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Rio Bravo Elementary, enrolling 589 students (56% of the district's total enrollment).

Rio Bravo Elementary accounts for 55.8% of all Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary a distant remainder — means Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 21.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary is typically wider than the Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.4%
Federal
39.0%
State
53.6%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
1181 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary.

White 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 52.2%
Asian 3.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

21.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Rio Bravo Elementary
589
Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary
466

How Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
University Preparatory District Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Alliance Marine - Innovation and Techn 6-12 Complex District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Antelope Valley Learning Academy District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
California Virtual Academy San Mateo District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Epic Chrtr(Excellence Perf Innovation Citzenship) Dist Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary?

Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary has 2 schools, including 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,012 students.

How much does Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary spend per student?

Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary spends $13,797 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #1181 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary?

Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary students are 52.2% Hispanic or Latino, 42.9% White, 3.7% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary?

Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #1181 out of 1517 districts in California.