- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Raffaello Palla Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Raffaello Palla Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061605002035
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raffaello Palla Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #42 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Raffaello Palla Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raffaello Palla Elementary ranks #42 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Greenfield Union · California
NCES ID 061605002035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Raffaello Palla Elementary shrank from 855 students in 2022-23 to 796 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 061605002035 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
770 enr · 22.6:1 · 84.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Leon H. Ollivier Middle (1,152 students)
Raffaello Palla Elementary shrank from 855 students in 2022-23 to 796 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Raffaello Palla Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leon H. Ollivi
Leon H. Ollivier Middle
1,152 students
- Greenfield Mid
Greenfield Middle
873 students
- Mckee Middle
Mckee Middle
869 students
- Horizon Elemen
Horizon Elementary
845 students
- This school
Raffaello Palla Elementary
770 students
- Valle Verde El
Valle Verde Elementary
768 students
What this shows Raffaello Palla Elementary reports 770 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raffaello Palla Elementary compares
Raffaello Palla Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.1% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$16,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.4%
African American 6.1%
White 3.0%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Raffaello Palla Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenfield Union reports $16,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raffaello Palla Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon H. Ollivier Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckee Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valle Verde Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raffaello Palla Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Bakersfield
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Standard public school
1,002 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
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994 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Standard public school
960 students 24:1 students per teacher
Berkshire Elementary
Standard public school
932 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Patriot Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 23.3:1 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 (~770 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raffaello Palla Elementary
How many students attend Raffaello Palla Elementary?
Raffaello Palla Elementary has 770 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 855 (2022-23) → 796 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raffaello Palla Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Raffaello Palla Elementary is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raffaello Palla Elementary?
84.1% of students at Raffaello Palla Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raffaello Palla Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Raffaello Palla Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raffaello Palla Elementary?
Raffaello Palla Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Raffaello Palla Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Raffaello Palla Elementary ranks #42 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenfield Union?
Besides Raffaello Palla Elementary, Greenfield Union also operates Leon H. Ollivier Middle (1,152 students), Greenfield Middle (873 students), and Mckee Middle (869 students). See the Greenfield Union district page for the complete list.