Enrollment
938
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Menifee, CA
Boulder Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Boulder Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063339013596
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boulder Ridge Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Menifee · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.4:1
- large classes for California
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Boulder Ridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder Ridge Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Menifee, CA.
School address
District: Romoland Elementary · California
NCES ID 063339013596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boulder Ridge Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boulder Ridge Elementary
Boulder Ridge Elementary is a higher-need, large elementary school in Menifee, California, enrolling 938 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.4:1 is larger than about 94% of California schools and 32% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.2% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 938 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 966 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #687, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and Two or More (17%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 938 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Menifee's elementary schools, it stands alongside Southshore Elementary (843 students): Boulder Ridge Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.4:1 vs 23.4:1).
Romoland Elementary also operates Ethan a Chase Middle (1,447 students) and Mesa View Elementary (911 students) alongside Boulder Ridge Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Boulder Ridge Elementary compares
Boulder Ridge Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 938 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
938
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
28.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$13,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 938 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.8%
Two or More 17.2%
African American 9.1%
Asian 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
White 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Boulder Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Romoland Elementary, which includes Boulder Ridge Elementary.
$13,390
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 62.7%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Boulder Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan a Chase Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa View Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harvest Valley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Romoland Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside Innovation Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boulder Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Menifee
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Southshore Elementary
Standard public school
843 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Evans Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Taawila Elementary
Standard public school
803 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Freedom Crest Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Chester W. Morrison Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~938 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Boulder Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Boulder Ridge Elementary?
Boulder Ridge Elementary has 938 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Menifee, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boulder Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Boulder Ridge Elementary is 28.4:1, which is 32% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 81% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boulder Ridge Elementary?
55.2% of students at Boulder Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boulder Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Boulder Ridge Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment, in Menifee, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boulder Ridge Elementary?
Boulder Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Boulder Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Menifee?
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder Ridge Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Menifee, 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 Menifee on the city page.
Is Boulder Ridge Elementary a good school?
Boulder Ridge Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Romoland Elementary?
Besides Boulder Ridge Elementary, Romoland Elementary also operates Ethan a Chase Middle (1,447 students), Mesa View Elementary (911 students), and Harvest Valley Elementary (840 students). See the Romoland Elementary district page for the complete list.
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