- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Discovery Bay, CA
Discovery Bay Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Discovery Bay Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060675007653
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery Bay Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Discovery Bay · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery Bay Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Bay Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Discovery Bay, CA.
School address
District: Byron Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060675007653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Discovery Bay Elementary grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 060675007653 · Discovery Bay, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 20.9:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Excelsior Middle (377 students)
Discovery Bay Elementary grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Discovery Bay Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Discovery Bay Elementary
417 students
- Excelsior Midd
Excelsior Middle
377 students
- Timber Point E
Timber Point Elementary
362 students
- Byron Institut 26
Byron Institute for Independent Study
26 students
What this shows Discovery Bay Elementary reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery Bay Elementary compares
Discovery Bay Elementary is a growing 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$15,732
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
White 38.4%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 4.8%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Discovery Bay Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Byron Union Elementary reports $15,732 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Discovery Bay Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timber Point Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byron Institute for Independent Study | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery Bay Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Discovery Bay
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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery Bay Elementary
How many students attend Discovery Bay Elementary?
Discovery Bay Elementary has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Discovery Bay, CA. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Bay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Bay Elementary is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Discovery Bay Elementary?
30.5% of students at Discovery Bay Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery Bay Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Discovery Bay Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment, in Discovery Bay, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery Bay Elementary?
Discovery Bay Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Discovery Bay Elementary rank among elementary schools in Discovery Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Bay Elementary ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Byron Union Elementary?
Besides Discovery Bay Elementary, Byron Union Elementary also operates Excelsior Middle (377 students), Timber Point Elementary (362 students), and Byron Institute for Independent Study (26 students). See the Byron Union Elementary district page for the complete list.