Enrollment
788
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clovis, CA
Red Bank Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Red Bank Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060903009762
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Bank Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 21
- elementary schools in Clovis · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Bank Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Bank Elementary ranks #8 of 21 elementary schools in Clovis, CA.
School address
District: Clovis Unified · California
NCES ID 060903009762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Bank Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Red Bank Elementary
Red Bank Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Clovis, California, enrolling 788 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.8% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the California average.
Enrollment of 788 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,166 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #358.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Clovis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dry Creek Elementary (939 students): Red Bank Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.4:1 vs 25.4:1).
Clovis Unified also operates Clovis East High (3,113 students) and Clovis High (2,779 students) alongside Red Bank 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 Red Bank Elementary compares
Red Bank 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 788 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
788
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$13,739
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 35.7%
White 34.0%
Asian 20.1%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Red Bank Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clovis Unified, which includes Red Bank Elementary.
$13,739
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 61.7%
Federal 9.5%
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 Red Bank Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clovis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchanan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clovis North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clovis West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Bank Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,779
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,551
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Clovis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dry Creek Elementary
Standard public school
939 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Cedarwood Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
818 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Century Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Clovis Elementary
Standard public school
709 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 24.7:1 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 (~788 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Red Bank Elementary
How many students attend Red Bank Elementary?
Red Bank Elementary has 788 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clovis, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Bank Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Bank Elementary is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Bank Elementary?
22.8% of students at Red Bank Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Bank Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Red Bank Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 35.7% of enrollment, in Clovis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Bank Elementary?
Red Bank Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Red Bank Elementary rank among elementary schools in Clovis?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Bank Elementary ranks #8 of 21 elementary schools in Clovis, 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 Clovis on the city page.
Is Red Bank Elementary a good school?
Red Bank Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also more 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 Clovis Unified?
Besides Red Bank Elementary, Clovis Unified also operates Clovis East High (3,113 students), Clovis High (2,779 students), and Buchanan High (2,551 students). See the Clovis Unified district page for the complete list.
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