Enrollment
656
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clovis, CA
Bud Rank Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bud Rank Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060903012029
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bud Rank Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 21
- elementary schools in Clovis · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bud Rank Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bud Rank Elementary ranks #3 of 21 elementary schools in Clovis, CA.
School address
District: Clovis Unified · California
NCES ID 060903012029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bud Rank Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bud Rank Elementary
Bud Rank Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Clovis, California, enrolling 656 students.
At 22.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.0% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the California average.
Enrollment of 656 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 976 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #132.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Clovis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dry Creek Elementary (939 students): Bud Rank Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.6:1 vs 25.4:1).
Clovis Unified also operates Clovis East High (3,113 students) and Clovis High (2,779 students) alongside Bud Rank 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 Bud Rank Elementary compares
Bud Rank 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 78% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,739
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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
White 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
Asian 14.4%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Bud Rank Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clovis Unified, which includes Bud Rank Elementary.
$13,739
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 61.7%
Federal 9.5%
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 Bud Rank Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchanan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clovis North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clovis West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bud Rank Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,779
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,551
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Clovis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dry Creek Elementary
Standard public school
939 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Cedarwood Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
818 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Red Bank Elementary
Standard public school
788 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Century Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Clovis Elementary
Standard public school
709 students 22.9:1 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 (~656 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bud Rank Elementary
How many students attend Bud Rank Elementary?
Bud Rank Elementary has 656 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clovis, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bud Rank Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bud Rank Elementary is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bud Rank Elementary?
12.0% of students at Bud Rank Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bud Rank Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bud Rank Elementary is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Clovis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bud Rank Elementary?
Bud Rank Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bud Rank Elementary rank among elementary schools in Clovis?
By Resource Investment Index, Bud Rank Elementary ranks #3 of 21 elementary schools in Clovis, 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 Clovis on the city page.
Is Bud Rank Elementary a good school?
Bud Rank Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Clovis Unified?
Besides Bud Rank Elementary, Clovis Unified also operates Clovis East High (3,113 students), Clovis High (2,779 students), and Buchanan High (2,551 students). See the Clovis Unified district page for the complete list.
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