- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hemet, CA
Bautista Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bautista Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061692000943
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bautista Creek Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 13
- elementary schools in Hemet · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bautista Creek Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bautista Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Hemet, CA.
School address
District: Hemet Unified · California
NCES ID 061692000943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Bautista Creek Elementary held near 970 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 061692000943 · Hemet, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
959 enr · 22.8:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Hemet High (2,414 students)
Bautista Creek Elementary held near 970 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bautista Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hemet High
Hemet High
2,414 students
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High
1,857 students
- Tahquitz High
Tahquitz High
1,761 students
- Diamond Valley
Diamond Valley Middle
1,123 students
- Dartmouth Midd
Dartmouth Middle
1,113 students
- This school 959
Bautista Creek Elementary
959 students
What this shows Bautista Creek Elementary reports 959 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bautista Creek Elementary compares
Bautista Creek 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 959 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
959
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 959 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
White 24.2%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Bautista Creek Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hemet Unified reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bautista Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemet High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tahquitz High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Diamond Valley Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dartmouth Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bautista Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Hemet
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harmony Elementary
Standard public school
826 students 30.6:1 students per teacher
Whittier Elementary
Standard public school
816 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Cawston Elementary
Standard public school
796 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Hemet Elementary
Standard public school
783 students 30.1:1 students per teacher
Mcsweeny Elementary
Standard public school
781 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Fruitvale Elementary
Standard public school
778 students 25.1:1 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 (~959 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bautista Creek Elementary
How many students attend Bautista Creek Elementary?
Bautista Creek Elementary has 959 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hemet, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,001 (2022-23) → 970 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bautista Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bautista Creek Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bautista Creek Elementary?
65.6% of students at Bautista Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bautista Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bautista Creek Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Hemet, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bautista Creek Elementary?
Bautista Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Bautista Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hemet?
By Resource Investment Index, Bautista Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Hemet, 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 Hemet on the city page.
What other schools are in Hemet Unified?
Besides Bautista Creek Elementary, Hemet Unified also operates Hemet High (2,414 students), West Valley High (1,857 students), and Tahquitz High (1,761 students). See the Hemet Unified district page for the complete list.