- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Bernardino, CA
Riley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063417005381
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riley Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #33 of 51
- elementary schools in San Bernardino · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Riley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riley Elementary ranks #33 of 51 elementary schools in San Bernardino, CA.
School address
District: San Bernardino City Unified · California
NCES ID 063417005381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Riley Elementary held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 063417005381 · San Bernardino, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 22:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Cajon High (2,748 students)
Riley Elementary held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Riley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cajon High
Cajon High
2,748 students
- Arroyo Valley
Arroyo Valley High
2,692 students
- Indian Springs
Indian Springs High
1,810 students
- San Bernardino
San Bernardino High
1,440 students
- San Gorgonio H
San Gorgonio High
1,431 students
- This school 462
Riley Elementary
462 students
What this shows Riley Elementary reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riley Elementary compares
Riley 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$21,009
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 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.6%
African American 6.5%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Riley Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Bernardino City Unified reports $21,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riley 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 Riley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Muscoy Elementary
Standard public school
670 students 23.1:1 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
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riley Elementary
How many students attend Riley Elementary?
Riley Elementary has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Bernardino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riley Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riley Elementary?
90.4% of students at Riley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment, in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riley Elementary?
Riley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Riley Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Bernardino?
By Resource Investment Index, Riley Elementary ranks #33 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.
What other schools are in San Bernardino City Unified?
Besides Riley 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.