- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Red Bluff, CA
Bend Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bend Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061317000421
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bend Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Red Bluff · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- small classes for California
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bend Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bend Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Red Bluff, CA.
School address
District: Evergreen Union · California
NCES ID 061317000421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Bend Elementary held near 97 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.1 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 061317000421 · Red Bluff, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
102 enr · 17:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Evergreen Elementary (541 students)
Bend Elementary held near 97 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.1 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bend Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Evergreen Elem
Evergreen Elementary
541 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle
399 students
- Evergreen Inst 184
Evergreen Institute of Excellence
184 students
- This school 102
Bend Elementary
102 students
- Evergreen Comm 3
Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)
3 students
- Evergreen Comm 2
Evergreen Community Day School (K-5)
2 students
What this shows Bend Elementary reports 102 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bend Elementary compares
Bend 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
102
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$15,408
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Bend Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Evergreen Union reports $15,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bend Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Institute of Excellence | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Community Day School (5-8) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Evergreen Community Day School (K-5) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bend Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Red Bluff
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
William M. Metteer Elementary
Standard public school
458 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Antelope Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Jackson Heights Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Bidwell Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Reeds Creek Elementary
Standard public school
195 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)
Standard public school
97 students 24.3:1 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 (~102 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bend Elementary
How many students attend Bend Elementary?
Bend Elementary has 102 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Red Bluff, CA. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bend Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bend Elementary is 17:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Bend Elementary?
48.0% of students at Bend Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bend Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bend Elementary is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Red Bluff, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bend Elementary?
Bend Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Bend Elementary rank among elementary schools in Red Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Bend Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Red Bluff, 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 Red Bluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Evergreen Union?
Besides Bend Elementary, Evergreen Union also operates Evergreen Elementary (541 students), Evergreen Middle (399 students), and Evergreen Institute of Excellence (184 students). See the Evergreen Union district page for the complete list.