- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port Hueneme, CA
Richard Bard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Richard Bard 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 061785002197
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Bard Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Port Hueneme · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Bard Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Bard Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Port Hueneme, CA.
School address
District: Hueneme Elementary · California
NCES ID 061785002197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Richard Bard Elementary held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.2 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 061785002197 · Port Hueneme, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 20:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles Blackstock Junior High (1,239 students)
Richard Bard Elementary held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.2 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Richard Bard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles Blacks
Charles Blackstock Junior High
1,239 students
- E. O. Green Ju
E. O. Green Junior High
949 students
- Art Haycox Ele
Art Haycox Elementary
724 students
- Fred L. Willia
Fred L. Williams Elementary
572 students
- This school
Richard Bard Elementary
539 students
- Ansgar Larsen
Ansgar Larsen Elementary
538 students
What this shows Richard Bard Elementary reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Bard Elementary compares
Richard Bard 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 | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$20,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.2%
White 5.8%
African American 4.8%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Richard Bard Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hueneme Elementary reports $20,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard Bard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Blackstock Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E. O. Green Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Art Haycox Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fred L. Williams Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ansgar Larsen Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Bard Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Port Hueneme
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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Bard Elementary
How many students attend Richard Bard Elementary?
Richard Bard Elementary has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port Hueneme, CA. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Bard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Bard Elementary is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Richard Bard Elementary?
64.2% of students at Richard Bard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Bard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Richard Bard Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment, in Port Hueneme, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Bard Elementary?
Richard Bard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Richard Bard Elementary rank among elementary schools in Port Hueneme?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Bard Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Port Hueneme, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hueneme Elementary?
Besides Richard Bard Elementary, Hueneme Elementary also operates Charles Blackstock Junior High (1,239 students), E. O. Green Junior High (949 students), and Art Haycox Elementary (724 students). See the Hueneme Elementary district page for the complete list.