- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063271005085
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary ranks #10 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063271005085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 063271005085 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 23.3:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Bravo Elementary (589 students)
Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary compares
Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary is a growing 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.2%
White 40.1%
Asian 3.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary reports $15,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Bravo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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Berkshire Elementary
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Patriot Elementary
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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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary
How many students attend Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary?
Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary?
46.4% of students at Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary?
Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary ranks #10 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 Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary?
Besides Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary, Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary also operates Rio Bravo Elementary (589 students). See the Rio Bravo-Greeley Union Elementary district page for the complete list.