- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Banning, CA
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060384000348
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Banning · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Banning, CA.
School address
District: Banning Unified · California
NCES ID 060384000348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Central Elementary held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 060384000348 · Banning, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 24.4:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Banning High (1,145 students)
Central Elementary held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Banning High
Banning High
1,145 students
- Nicolet Middle
Nicolet Middle
966 students
- This school
Central Elementary
782 students
- Hemmerling Ele
Hemmerling Elementary
468 students
- Hoffer Element 367
Hoffer Elementary
367 students
- Cabazon Elemen 268
Cabazon Elementary
268 students
What this shows Central Elementary reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary compares
Central Elementary 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$18,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 782 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.9%
African American 6.5%
White 5.4%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Central Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Banning Unified reports $18,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banning High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nicolet Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hemmerling Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoffer Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cabazon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Banning
3 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 (~782 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 782 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Banning, CA. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 754 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary?
74.5% of students at Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.9% of enrollment, in Banning, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Elementary rank among elementary schools in Banning?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Banning, 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 Banning on the city page.
What other schools are in Banning Unified?
Besides Central Elementary, Banning Unified also operates Banning High (1,145 students), Nicolet Middle (966 students), and Hemmerling Elementary (468 students). See the Banning Unified district page for the complete list.