- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Red Bluff, CA
Bidwell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bidwell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063198004920
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bidwell Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Red Bluff · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bidwell Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bidwell Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Red Bluff, CA.
School address
District: Red Bluff Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063198004920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Bidwell Elementary grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 063198004920 · Red Bluff, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 21.5:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Preparatory Academy (541 students)
Bidwell Elementary grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bidwell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Preparat
Vista Preparatory Academy
541 students
- William M. Met
William M. Metteer Elementary
458 students
- Jackson Height
Jackson Heights Elementary
407 students
- This school
Bidwell Elementary
387 students
- Red Bluff Comm 16
Red Bluff Community Day
16 students
What this shows Bidwell Elementary reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bidwell Elementary compares
Bidwell Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
63.0%
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
$19,916
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 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Bidwell Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Red Bluff Union Elementary reports $19,916 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bidwell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William M. Metteer Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Bluff Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bidwell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
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
Reeds Creek Elementary
Standard public school
195 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Bend Elementary
Standard public school
102 students 17:1 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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bidwell Elementary
How many students attend Bidwell Elementary?
Bidwell Elementary has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Red Bluff, CA. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bidwell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bidwell Elementary is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bidwell Elementary?
68.3% of students at Bidwell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bidwell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bidwell Elementary is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Red Bluff, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bidwell Elementary?
Bidwell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Bidwell Elementary rank among elementary schools in Red Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Bidwell Elementary ranks #7 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 Red Bluff Union Elementary?
Besides Bidwell Elementary, Red Bluff Union Elementary also operates Vista Preparatory Academy (541 students), William M. Metteer Elementary (458 students), and Jackson Heights Elementary (407 students). See the Red Bluff Union Elementary district page for the complete list.