- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Discovery Bay, CA
Byron Institute for Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Byron Institute for Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060675014447
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byron Institute for Independent Study earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Discovery Bay · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for California
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Byron Institute for Independent Study has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Institute for Independent Study ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Discovery Bay, CA.
School address
District: Byron Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060675014447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Byron Institute for Independent Study held near 21 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 1.1 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 060675014447 · Discovery Bay, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
26 enr · 26:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Discovery Bay Elementary (417 students)
Byron Institute for Independent Study held near 21 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 1.1 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Byron Institute for Independent Study in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Discovery Bay
Discovery Bay Elementary
417 students
- Excelsior Midd
Excelsior Middle
377 students
- Timber Point E
Timber Point Elementary
362 students
- This school 26
Byron Institute for Independent Study
26 students
What this shows Byron Institute for Independent Study reports 26 students on the CCD universe file.
How Byron Institute for Independent Study compares
Byron Institute for Independent Study 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
26:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
61.5%
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
$15,732
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
White 26.9%
African American 15.4%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Byron Institute for Independent Study is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Byron Union Elementary reports $15,732 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Byron Institute for Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Bay Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timber Point Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byron Institute for Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Discovery Bay
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~26 students)
Frequently asked questions about Byron Institute for Independent Study
How many students attend Byron Institute for Independent Study?
Byron Institute for Independent Study has 26 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Discovery Bay, CA. CCD year-over-year: 21 (2022-23) → 21 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Institute for Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Institute for Independent Study is 26:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Byron Institute for Independent Study?
42.9% of students at Byron Institute for Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byron Institute for Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Byron Institute for Independent Study is Hispanic or Latino at 38.5% of enrollment, in Discovery Bay, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byron Institute for Independent Study?
Byron Institute for Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Byron Institute for Independent Study rank among elementary schools in Discovery Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Institute for Independent Study ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Discovery Bay, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Byron Union Elementary?
Besides Byron Institute for Independent Study, Byron Union Elementary also operates Discovery Bay Elementary (417 students), Excelsior Middle (377 students), and Timber Point Elementary (362 students). See the Byron Union Elementary district page for the complete list.