- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Del Rio Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Del Rio Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063348000415
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Rio Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools.
- #6 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Rio Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Rio Elementary ranks #6 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Rosedale Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063348000415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Del Rio Elementary held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 063348000415 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 24.8:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Patriot Elementary (931 students)
Del Rio Elementary held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Del Rio Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patriot Elemen
Patriot Elementary
931 students
- Rosedale Middl
Rosedale Middle
810 students
- Freedom Middle
Freedom Middle
712 students
- Independence E
Independence Elementary
709 students
- American Eleme
American Elementary
701 students
- This school
Del Rio Elementary
595 students
What this shows Del Rio Elementary reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Del Rio Elementary compares
Del Rio 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 5 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 45.4%
White 39.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 6.2%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Del Rio Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rosedale Union Elementary reports $13,538 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Del Rio Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosedale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Rio Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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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 (~595 students)
Frequently asked questions about Del Rio Elementary
How many students attend Del Rio Elementary?
Del Rio Elementary has 595 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Rio Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Rio Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Rio Elementary?
28.4% of students at Del Rio Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Rio Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Del Rio Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Rio Elementary?
Del Rio Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Del Rio Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Rio Elementary ranks #6 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 Rosedale Union Elementary?
Besides Del Rio Elementary, Rosedale Union Elementary also operates Patriot Elementary (931 students), Rosedale Middle (810 students), and Freedom Middle (712 students). See the Rosedale Union Elementary district page for the complete list.