- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Covina, CA
Barranca Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Barranca Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061005001087
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barranca Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Covina · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Barranca Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barranca Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Covina, CA.
School address
District: Covina-Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 061005001087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Barranca Elementary held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 061005001087 · Covina, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 24:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hills High (1,568 students)
Barranca Elementary held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Barranca Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hills Hi
South Hills High
1,568 students
- Northview High
Northview High
1,247 students
- Covina High
Covina High
1,056 students
- Las Palmas Mid
Las Palmas Middle
887 students
- Sierra Vista M
Sierra Vista Middle
778 students
- This school 529
Barranca Elementary
529 students
What this shows Barranca Elementary reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barranca Elementary compares
Barranca 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$18,183
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.1%
Asian 9.3%
Two or More 5.3%
White 4.7%
African American 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Barranca Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covina-Valley Unified reports $18,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barranca Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covina High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barranca Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,247
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Covina
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cedargrove Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Cypress Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Ben Lomond Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Merwin Elementary
Standard public school
462 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Badillo Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Glen Oak Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 22.5:1 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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barranca Elementary
How many students attend Barranca Elementary?
Barranca Elementary has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Covina, CA. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barranca Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barranca Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barranca Elementary?
60.0% of students at Barranca Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barranca Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Barranca Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment, in Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barranca Elementary?
Barranca Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Barranca Elementary rank among elementary schools in Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, Barranca Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Covina, 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 Covina on the city page.
What other schools are in Covina-Valley Unified?
Besides Barranca Elementary, Covina-Valley Unified also operates South Hills High (1,568 students), Northview High (1,247 students), and Covina High (1,056 students). See the Covina-Valley Unified district page for the complete list.