Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary

Bakersfield, California — 2 schools

1,012
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,564
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 smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,055 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Kern County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,564 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 53.6% local, 39.0% state, and 7.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $70,695 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #1072 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

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.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — 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

39
Equity Score
1072 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Kern County county, where this district is located.

$1,132
Studio/mo
$1,140
1 BR/mo
$1,483
2 BR/mo
$2,062
3 BR/mo
$2,488
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$70,695
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

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

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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 $15,564 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #1072 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary is $70,695 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Kern County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 39/100, ranking #1072 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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