Enrollment
26
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Byron Institute for Independent Study compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Byron Institute for Independent Study
Byron Institute for Independent Study is a small elementary school in Discovery Bay, California, enrolling 26 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 26:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of California schools, with 26 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 67 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #66, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Discovery Bay's elementary schools, it stands alongside Discovery Bay Elementary (417 students): Byron Institute for Independent Study is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26:1 vs 20.9:1).
Byron Union Elementary also operates Discovery Bay Elementary (417 students) and Excelsior Middle (377 students) alongside Byron Institute for Independent Study.
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 Byron Institute for Independent Study compares
Byron Institute for Independent Study on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,595
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Byron Union Elementary, which includes Byron Institute for Independent Study.
$14,595
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 51.1%
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 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
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~26 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in Discovery Bay on the city page.
Is Byron Institute for Independent Study a good school?
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. 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 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.
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