- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vista, CA
Bobier Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bobier Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064119006814
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bobier Elementary earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #12 of 15
- elementary schools in Vista · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.8:1
- large classes for California
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bobier Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bobier Elementary ranks #12 of 15 elementary schools in Vista, CA.
School address
District: Vista Unified · California
NCES ID 064119006814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Bobier Elementary held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 064119006814 · Vista, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 26.8:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Rancho Buena Vista High (1,949 students)
Bobier Elementary held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bobier Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rancho Buena V
Rancho Buena Vista High
1,949 students
- Vista High
Vista High
1,746 students
- Mission Vista
Mission Vista High
1,670 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
1,158 students
- Roosevelt Midd
Roosevelt Middle
866 students
- This school 563
Bobier Elementary
563 students
What this shows Bobier Elementary reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bobier Elementary compares
Bobier 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 | 26.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
63.2%
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
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.3%
White 3.7%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Bobier Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Vista Unified reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bobier Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Buena Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bobier Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,746
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,670
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Vista
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology
Standard public school
744 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Breeze Hill Elementary
Standard public school
742 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Standard public school
740 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Grapevine Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Classical Academy Vista
Standard public school
651 students 25:1 students per teacher
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 22.3:1 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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bobier Elementary
How many students attend Bobier Elementary?
Bobier Elementary has 563 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bobier Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bobier Elementary is 26.8:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bobier Elementary?
76.6% of students at Bobier Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bobier Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bobier Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment, in Vista, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bobier Elementary?
Bobier Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (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 Bobier Elementary rank among elementary schools in Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Bobier Elementary ranks #12 of 15 elementary schools in Vista, 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 Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Vista Unified?
Besides Bobier Elementary, Vista Unified also operates Rancho Buena Vista High (1,949 students), Vista High (1,746 students), and Mission Vista High (1,670 students). See the Vista Unified district page for the complete list.