- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arvin, CA
Bear Mountain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bear Mountain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060327000413
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bear Mountain Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Arvin · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 90.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bear Mountain Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Mountain Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Arvin, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Bear Mountain Elementary held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 060327000413 · Arvin, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 19.7:1 · 90.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: El Camino Real Elementary (771 students)
Bear Mountain Elementary held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bear Mountain Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Camino Real
El Camino Real Elementary
771 students
- This school
Bear Mountain Elementary
728 students
- Sierra Vista E
Sierra Vista Elementary
690 students
- Haven Drive Mi
Haven Drive Middle
612 students
What this shows Bear Mountain Elementary reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bear Mountain Elementary compares
Bear Mountain 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 | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.9% | ▲ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$19,846
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.8%
White 3.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Bear Mountain Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arvin Union reports $19,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bear Mountain Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Real Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haven Drive Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bear Mountain Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Arvin
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
El Camino Real Elementary
Standard public school
771 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
690 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Di Giorgio Elementary
Standard public school
231 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Grow Academy Arvin
Standard public school
87 students 2.5:1 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 (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bear Mountain Elementary
How many students attend Bear Mountain Elementary?
Bear Mountain Elementary has 728 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arvin, CA. CCD year-over-year: 745 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Mountain Elementary is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bear Mountain Elementary?
90.9% of students at Bear Mountain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bear Mountain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bear Mountain Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment, in Arvin, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bear Mountain Elementary?
Bear Mountain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bear Mountain Elementary rank among elementary schools in Arvin?
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Mountain Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Arvin, 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 Arvin on the city page.
What other schools are in Arvin Union?
Besides Bear Mountain Elementary, Arvin Union also operates El Camino Real Elementary (771 students), Sierra Vista Elementary (690 students), and Haven Drive Middle (612 students). See the Arvin Union district page for the complete list.