- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Bear Gulch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bear Gulch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060795008124
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bear Gulch Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bear Gulch Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Gulch Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
School address
District: Central Elementary · California
NCES ID 060795008124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Bear Gulch Elementary held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 060795008124 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 23.3:1 · 73.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruth Musser Middle (941 students)
Bear Gulch Elementary held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bear Gulch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ruth Musser Mi
Ruth Musser Middle
941 students
- Coyote Canyon
Coyote Canyon Elementary
817 students
- Cucamonga Midd
Cucamonga Middle
662 students
- Dona Merced El
Dona Merced Elementary
547 students
- Valle Vista El
Valle Vista Elementary
471 students
- This school
Bear Gulch Elementary
443 students
What this shows Bear Gulch Elementary reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bear Gulch Elementary compares
Bear Gulch 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$15,077
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
African American 13.1%
White 7.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Bear Gulch Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Elementary reports $15,077 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bear Gulch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Musser Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coyote Canyon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cucamonga Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dona Merced Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valle Vista Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bear Gulch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ruth Musser Middle
Standard public school
941 students 23:1 students per teacher
Terra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
855 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Coyote Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Los Amigos Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Dona Merced Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Valle Vista Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 26.2:1 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bear Gulch Elementary
How many students attend Bear Gulch Elementary?
Bear Gulch Elementary has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Gulch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Gulch Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bear Gulch Elementary?
73.6% of students at Bear Gulch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bear Gulch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bear Gulch Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment, in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bear Gulch Elementary?
Bear Gulch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Bear Gulch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga?
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Gulch Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga, 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 Rancho Cucamonga on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Elementary?
Besides Bear Gulch Elementary, Central Elementary also operates Ruth Musser Middle (941 students), Coyote Canyon Elementary (817 students), and Cucamonga Middle (662 students). See the Central Elementary district page for the complete list.