Enrollment
670
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Bernardino, CA
Muscoy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Muscoy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063417005373
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muscoy Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #45 of 51
- elementary schools in San Bernardino · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Muscoy Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muscoy Elementary ranks #45 of 51 elementary schools in San Bernardino, CA.
School address
District: San Bernardino City Unified · California
NCES ID 063417005373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muscoy Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muscoy Elementary
Muscoy Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in San Bernardino, California, enrolling 670 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 86.2% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 670 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,598 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,119.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 670 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among San Bernardino's elementary schools, it stands alongside Paakuma K-8 (940 students): Muscoy Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.1:1 vs 20.9:1).
San Bernardino City Unified also operates Cajon High (2,748 students) and Arroyo Valley High (2,692 students) alongside Muscoy Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Muscoy Elementary compares
Muscoy Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$18,063
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 670 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.2%
White 1.6%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Muscoy Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Bernardino City Unified, which includes Muscoy Elementary.
$18,063
Per student
+9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 72.3%
Federal 16.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Muscoy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Bernardino High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Gorgonio High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muscoy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in San Bernardino
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Paakuma K-8
Standard public school
940 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
George Brown Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
733 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Del Rosa Elementary
Standard public school
659 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Vermont Elementary
Standard public school
659 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Roger Anton Elementary
Standard public school
619 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Bob Holcomb Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~670 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Muscoy Elementary
How many students attend Muscoy Elementary?
Muscoy Elementary has 670 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muscoy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Muscoy Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muscoy Elementary?
86.2% of students at Muscoy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muscoy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Muscoy Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment, in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muscoy Elementary?
Muscoy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Muscoy Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Bernardino?
By Resource Investment Index, Muscoy Elementary ranks #45 of 51 elementary schools in San Bernardino, 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 San Bernardino on the city page.
Is Muscoy Elementary a good school?
Muscoy Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Bernardino City Unified?
Besides Muscoy Elementary, San Bernardino City Unified also operates Cajon High (2,748 students), Arroyo Valley High (2,692 students), and Indian Springs High (1,810 students). See the San Bernardino City Unified district page for the complete list.
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