- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Banning, CA
Hemmerling Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hemmerling Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060384000350
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemmerling Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Banning · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hemmerling Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hemmerling Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Banning, CA.
School address
District: Banning Unified · California
NCES ID 060384000350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Hemmerling Elementary shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 060384000350 · Banning, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 21.3:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Banning High (1,145 students)
Hemmerling Elementary shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hemmerling Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Banning High
Banning High
1,145 students
- Nicolet Middle
Nicolet Middle
966 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
782 students
- This school
Hemmerling Elementary
468 students
- Hoffer Element 367
Hoffer Elementary
367 students
- Cabazon Elemen 268
Cabazon Elementary
268 students
What this shows Hemmerling Elementary reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hemmerling Elementary compares
Hemmerling 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
69.2%
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
$18,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.1%
White 11.3%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Hemmerling Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Banning Unified reports $18,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hemmerling Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banning High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nicolet Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoffer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cabazon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hemmerling Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Banning
3 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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hemmerling Elementary
How many students attend Hemmerling Elementary?
Hemmerling Elementary has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Banning, CA. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemmerling Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemmerling Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Hemmerling Elementary?
80.3% of students at Hemmerling Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hemmerling Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hemmerling Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment, in Banning, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemmerling Elementary?
Hemmerling Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Hemmerling Elementary rank among elementary schools in Banning?
By Resource Investment Index, Hemmerling Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Banning, 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 Banning on the city page.
What other schools are in Banning Unified?
Besides Hemmerling Elementary, Banning Unified also operates Banning High (1,145 students), Nicolet Middle (966 students), and Central Elementary (782 students). See the Banning Unified district page for the complete list.