- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Elsinore, CA
Herk Bouris Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Herk Bouris Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062454013172
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herk Bouris Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 12
- elementary schools in Lake Elsinore · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Herk Bouris Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herk Bouris Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Lake Elsinore, CA.
School address
District: Menifee Union · California
NCES ID 062454013172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Herk Bouris Elementary held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 062454013172 · Lake Elsinore, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 22.2:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy (1,196 students)
Herk Bouris Elementary held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Herk Bouris Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harvest Hill S
Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy
1,196 students
- Bell Mountain
Bell Mountain Middle
1,066 students
- Menifee Valley
Menifee Valley Middle
941 students
- Southshore Ele
Southshore Elementary
843 students
- Oak Meadows El
Oak Meadows Elementary
818 students
- This school
Herk Bouris Elementary
734 students
What this shows Herk Bouris Elementary reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herk Bouris Elementary compares
Herk Bouris Elementary 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$13,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 734 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.4%
White 27.1%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 6.1%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Herk Bouris Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Menifee Union reports $13,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herk Bouris Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell Mountain Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Menifee Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southshore Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Meadows Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herk Bouris Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Elsinore
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lakeland Village
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909 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Railroad Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
873 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Earl Warren Elementary
Standard public school
821 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Tuscany Hills Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Rice Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
596 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~734 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herk Bouris Elementary
How many students attend Herk Bouris Elementary?
Herk Bouris Elementary has 734 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Elsinore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 796 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herk Bouris Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Herk Bouris Elementary is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herk Bouris Elementary?
42.2% of students at Herk Bouris Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herk Bouris Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Herk Bouris Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment, in Lake Elsinore, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herk Bouris Elementary?
Herk Bouris Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Herk Bouris Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lake Elsinore?
By Resource Investment Index, Herk Bouris Elementary ranks #4 of 12 elementary schools in Lake Elsinore, 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 Lake Elsinore on the city page.
What other schools are in Menifee Union?
Besides Herk Bouris Elementary, Menifee Union also operates Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy (1,196 students), Bell Mountain Middle (1,066 students), and Menifee Valley Middle (941 students). See the Menifee Union district page for the complete list.