- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Christa Mcauliffe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060639010221
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #35 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary ranks #35 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Panama-Buena Vista Union · California
NCES ID 060639010221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary shrank from 600 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 060639010221 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 20.2:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students)
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary shrank from 600 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dolores S. Whi
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
1,151 students
- Douglas J. Mil
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
994 students
- Stonecreek Jun
Stonecreek Junior High
986 students
- Earl Warren Ju
Earl Warren Junior High
965 students
- Berkshire Elem
Berkshire Elementary
932 students
- This school
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
524 students
What this shows Christa Mcauliffe Elementary reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christa Mcauliffe Elementary compares
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$15,641
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
White 20.2%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Panama-Buena Vista Union reports $15,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christa Mcauliffe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas J. Miller Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonecreek Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Earl Warren Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkshire Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christa Mcauliffe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
Standard public school
1,151 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Veterans Elementary
Standard public school
1,002 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Standard public school
994 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Standard public school
960 students 24:1 students per teacher
Berkshire Elementary
Standard public school
932 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Patriot Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), down 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
57.5% of students at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Christa Mcauliffe Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary ranks #35 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Panama-Buena Vista Union?
Besides Christa Mcauliffe Elementary, Panama-Buena Vista Union also operates Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students), Douglas J. Miller Elementary (994 students), and Stonecreek Junior High (986 students). See the Panama-Buena Vista Union district page for the complete list.