- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Benicia, CA
Matthew Turner Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Matthew Turner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060462002832
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matthew Turner Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Benicia · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Matthew Turner Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matthew Turner Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Benicia, CA.
School address
District: Benicia Unified · California
NCES ID 060462002832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Matthew Turner Elementary held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 060462002832 · Benicia, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 25.2:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Benicia High (1,335 students)
Matthew Turner Elementary held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Matthew Turner Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benicia High
Benicia High
1,335 students
- Benicia Middle
Benicia Middle
947 students
- Joe Henderson 530
Joe Henderson Elementary
530 students
- This school 529
Matthew Turner Elementary
529 students
- Robert Semple 480
Robert Semple Elementary
480 students
- Mary Farmar El 477
Mary Farmar Elementary
477 students
What this shows Matthew Turner Elementary reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matthew Turner Elementary compares
Matthew Turner 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 | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 83% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,271
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 41.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 21.0%
Asian 12.7%
African American 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Matthew Turner Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Benicia Unified reports $14,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Matthew Turner Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benicia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benicia Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joe Henderson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Semple Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Farmar Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matthew Turner Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Benicia
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 (~529 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Matthew Turner Elementary
How many students attend Matthew Turner Elementary?
Matthew Turner Elementary has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Benicia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matthew Turner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Matthew Turner Elementary is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Matthew Turner Elementary?
9.3% of students at Matthew Turner Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matthew Turner Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Matthew Turner Elementary is White at 41.0% of enrollment, in Benicia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matthew Turner Elementary?
Matthew Turner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Matthew Turner Elementary rank among elementary schools in Benicia?
By Resource Investment Index, Matthew Turner Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Benicia, 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 Benicia on the city page.
What other schools are in Benicia Unified?
Besides Matthew Turner Elementary, Benicia Unified also operates Benicia High (1,335 students), Benicia Middle (947 students), and Joe Henderson Elementary (530 students). See the Benicia Unified district page for the complete list.