- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Banning, CA
Hoffer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hoffer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060384000351
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoffer Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Banning · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoffer Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoffer Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Banning, CA.
School address
District: Banning Unified · California
NCES ID 060384000351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Hoffer Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 060384000351 · Banning, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 19.3:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Banning High (1,145 students)
Hoffer Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hoffer 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
- Hemmerling Ele
Hemmerling Elementary
468 students
- This school 367
Hoffer Elementary
367 students
- Cabazon Elemen 268
Cabazon Elementary
268 students
What this shows Hoffer Elementary reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoffer Elementary compares
Hoffer 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 | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.4%
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
$18,612
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 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.6%
Asian 9.3%
White 8.4%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Hoffer Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Hoffer 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hemmerling Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabazon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoffer 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
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hoffer Elementary
How many students attend Hoffer Elementary?
Hoffer Elementary has 367 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Banning, CA. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoffer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoffer Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% 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 Hoffer Elementary?
81.4% of students at Hoffer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoffer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hoffer Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment, in Banning, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoffer Elementary?
Hoffer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Hoffer Elementary rank among elementary schools in Banning?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoffer Elementary ranks #1 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 Hoffer 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.