- Enrollment
- 1,439
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Imperial, CA
Ben Hulse Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ben Hulse Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061821002240
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Hulse Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Imperial · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben Hulse Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Hulse Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Imperial, CA.
School address
District: Imperial Unified · California
NCES ID 061821002240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Ben Hulse Elementary held near 826 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 061821002240 · Imperial, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
838 enr · 24.6:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Imperial High (1,439 students)
Ben Hulse Elementary held near 826 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ben Hulse Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Imperial High
Imperial High
1,439 students
- Frank M. Wrigh
Frank M. Wright Middle
1,116 students
- This school
Ben Hulse Elementary
838 students
- Imperial Cross
Imperial Cross Elementary
760 students
- T. L. Waggoner
T. L. Waggoner Elementary
613 students
- Imperial Ave. 28
Imperial Ave. Holbrook High
28 students
What this shows Ben Hulse Elementary reports 838 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Hulse Elementary compares
Ben Hulse 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 838 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
838
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$14,654
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.9%
White 6.3%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Ben Hulse Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Imperial Unified reports $14,654 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ben Hulse Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank M. Wright Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Imperial Cross Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| T. L. Waggoner Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Imperial Ave. Holbrook High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Hulse Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Imperial
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~838 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Hulse Elementary
How many students attend Ben Hulse Elementary?
Ben Hulse Elementary has 838 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Imperial, CA. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 826 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Hulse Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Hulse Elementary is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ben Hulse Elementary?
49.7% of students at Ben Hulse Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Hulse Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ben Hulse Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment, in Imperial, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Hulse Elementary?
Ben Hulse Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Ben Hulse Elementary rank among elementary schools in Imperial?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Hulse Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Imperial, 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 Imperial on the city page.
What other schools are in Imperial Unified?
Besides Ben Hulse Elementary, Imperial Unified also operates Imperial High (1,439 students), Frank M. Wright Middle (1,116 students), and Imperial Cross Elementary (760 students). See the Imperial Unified district page for the complete list.