- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salida, CA
Dena Boer
Federal NCES profile for Dena Boer, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063390006759
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dena Boer earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Salida · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dena Boer has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dena Boer ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Salida, CA.
School address
District: Salida Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063390006759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Dena Boer held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.3 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 063390006759 · Salida, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 20.2:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Salida Middle School - Vella Campus (673 students)
Dena Boer held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.3 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dena Boer in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salida Middle
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
673 students
- This school
Dena Boer
444 students
- Mildred Perkin
Mildred Perkins Elementary
362 students
- Sisk Elementar
Sisk Elementary
286 students
- Salida Element
Salida Elementary
273 students
What this shows Dena Boer reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dena Boer compares
Dena Boer 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 | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 54% | - | - |
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.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
39.2%
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
$17,806
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 444 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: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.0%
White 16.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Dena Boer is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Salida Union Elementary reports $17,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dena Boer Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salida Middle School - Vella Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mildred Perkins Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sisk Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salida Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dena Boer's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Salida
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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dena Boer
How many students attend Dena Boer?
Dena Boer has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salida, CA. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dena Boer?
The student-teacher ratio at Dena Boer 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 Dena Boer?
56.2% of students at Dena Boer are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dena Boer?
The largest demographic group at Dena Boer is Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment, in Salida, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dena Boer?
Dena Boer has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Dena Boer rank among elementary schools in Salida?
By Resource Investment Index, Dena Boer ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Salida, 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 Salida Union Elementary?
Besides Dena Boer, Salida Union Elementary also operates Salida Middle School - Vella Campus (673 students), Mildred Perkins Elementary (362 students), and Sisk Elementary (286 students). See the Salida Union Elementary district page for the complete list.