- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Firebaugh, CA
El Puente High
Federal NCES profile for El Puente High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061384001560
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Puente High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Firebaugh · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
El Puente High has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Puente High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Firebaugh, CA.
School address
District: Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified · California
NCES ID 061384001560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
El Puente High grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (+18.8%).
Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 1.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 061384001560 · Firebaugh, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
18 enr · 18:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Firebaugh High (673 students)
El Puente High grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (+18.8%). Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 1.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Puente High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Firebaugh High
Firebaugh High
673 students
- Hazel M. Baile
Hazel M. Bailey Primary
519 students
- Arthur E. Mill
Arthur E. Mills Intermediate
511 students
- Firebaugh Midd
Firebaugh Middle
503 students
- This school 18
El Puente High
18 students
- Firebaugh Comm 8
Firebaugh Community Day
8 students
What this shows El Puente High reports 18 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Puente High compares
El Puente High 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
94.4%
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
$18,902
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.3%
White 16.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, El Puente High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified reports $18,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Puente High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firebaugh High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazel M. Bailey Primary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arthur E. Mills Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Firebaugh Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Firebaugh Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Puente High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Firebaugh
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~18 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Puente High
How many students attend El Puente High?
El Puente High has 18 students enrolled. It is a high school in Firebaugh, CA. CCD year-over-year: 16 (2022-23) → 19 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Puente High?
The student-teacher ratio at El Puente High is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 El Puente High?
81.3% of students at El Puente High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Puente High?
The largest demographic group at El Puente High is Hispanic or Latino at 83.3% of enrollment, in Firebaugh, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Puente High?
El Puente High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 El Puente High rank among public schools in Firebaugh?
By Resource Investment Index, El Puente High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Firebaugh, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Firebaugh on the city page.
What other schools are in Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified?
Besides El Puente High, Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified also operates Firebaugh High (673 students), Hazel M. Bailey Primary (519 students), and Arthur E. Mills Intermediate (511 students). See the Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified district page for the complete list.