Enrollment
505
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yorba Linda, CA
Bryant Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bryant Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063066009996
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryant Ranch Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Yorba Linda · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.7:1
- large classes for California
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bryant Ranch Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant Ranch Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Yorba Linda, CA.
School address
District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · California
NCES ID 063066009996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bryant Ranch Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bryant Ranch Elementary
Bryant Ranch Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Yorba Linda, California, enrolling 505 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.7:1 is larger than about 95% of California schools and 38% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.5% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the California average.
With 505 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,134 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #481.
Its student body is led by Asian (33%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 505 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Yorba Linda's elementary schools, it stands alongside Travis Ranch (1,197 students): Bryant Ranch Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.7:1 vs 23.9:1).
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students) and El Dorado High (1,998 students) alongside Bryant Ranch 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 Bryant Ranch Elementary compares
Bryant Ranch 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 | 29.7:1 | ▲ 38% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,989
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 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 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
Asian 32.5%
White 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: Asian at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Bryant Ranch Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, which includes Bryant Ranch Elementary.
$13,989
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.7%
State 41.2%
Federal 8.1%
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 Bryant Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Dorado High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yorba Linda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis Ranch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bryant Ranch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Yorba Linda
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Travis Ranch
Standard public school
1,197 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Fairmont Elementary
Standard public school
794 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Mabel M. Paine Elementary
Standard public school
419 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Glenknoll Elementary
Standard public school
390 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Linda Vista Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 25.4:1 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 (~505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bryant Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Bryant Ranch Elementary?
Bryant Ranch Elementary has 505 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yorba Linda, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryant Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryant Ranch Elementary is 29.7:1, which is 38% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bryant Ranch Elementary?
15.5% of students at Bryant Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryant Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bryant Ranch Elementary is Asian at 32.5% of enrollment, in Yorba Linda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryant Ranch Elementary?
Bryant Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Bryant Ranch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Yorba Linda?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant Ranch Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Yorba Linda, 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 Yorba Linda on the city page.
Is Bryant Ranch Elementary a good school?
Bryant Ranch Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
Besides Bryant Ranch Elementary, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students), El Dorado High (1,998 students), and Yorba Linda High (1,631 students). See the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district page for the complete list.
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