- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coalinga, CA
Henry F. Bishop Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Henry F. Bishop Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060912010206
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry F. Bishop Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Coalinga · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry F. Bishop Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry F. Bishop Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Coalinga, CA.
School address
District: Coalinga-Huron Unified · California
NCES ID 060912010206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Henry F. Bishop Elementary grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 060912010206 · Coalinga, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 24.2:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 8
Nearest enrollment peer: Coalinga High (1,256 students)
Henry F. Bishop Elementary grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Henry F. Bishop Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coalinga High
Coalinga High
1,256 students
- Huron Elementa
Huron Elementary
723 students
- Coalinga Middl
Coalinga Middle
662 students
- Sunset Element 442
Sunset Elementary
442 students
- This school 412
Henry F. Bishop Elementary
412 students
- Nell Dawson El 405
Nell Dawson Elementary
405 students
What this shows Henry F. Bishop Elementary reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry F. Bishop Elementary compares
Henry F. Bishop 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
66.5%
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
$18,638
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.8%
White 12.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Henry F. Bishop Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Coalinga-Huron Unified reports $18,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry F. Bishop Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalinga High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huron Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coalinga Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nell Dawson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry F. Bishop Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Coalinga
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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry F. Bishop Elementary
How many students attend Henry F. Bishop Elementary?
Henry F. Bishop Elementary has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coalinga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry F. Bishop Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry F. Bishop Elementary is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry F. Bishop Elementary?
75.2% of students at Henry F. Bishop Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry F. Bishop Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Henry F. Bishop Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in Coalinga, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry F. Bishop Elementary?
Henry F. Bishop Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (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 Henry F. Bishop Elementary rank among elementary schools in Coalinga?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry F. Bishop Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Coalinga, 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 Coalinga on the city page.
What other schools are in Coalinga-Huron Unified?
Besides Henry F. Bishop Elementary, Coalinga-Huron Unified also operates Coalinga High (1,256 students), Huron Elementary (723 students), and Coalinga Middle (662 students). See the Coalinga-Huron Unified district page for the complete list.