- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Benicia, CA
Robert Semple Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert Semple Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060462000427
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Semple Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Benicia · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Semple Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Semple Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Benicia, CA.
School address
District: Benicia Unified · California
NCES ID 060462000427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Robert Semple Elementary grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 060462000427 · Benicia, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 22.9:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Benicia High (1,335 students)
Robert Semple Elementary grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Robert Semple Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benicia High
Benicia High
1,335 students
- Benicia Middle
Benicia Middle
947 students
- Joe Henderson 530
Joe Henderson Elementary
530 students
- Matthew Turner 529
Matthew Turner Elementary
529 students
- This school 480
Robert Semple Elementary
480 students
- Mary Farmar El 477
Mary Farmar Elementary
477 students
What this shows Robert Semple Elementary reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Semple Elementary compares
Robert Semple 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$14,271
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
Two or More 15.8%
Asian 8.8%
African American 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Robert Semple Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Benicia Unified reports $14,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Semple Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benicia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benicia Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe Henderson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matthew Turner Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary Farmar Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Semple Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Benicia
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Semple Elementary
How many students attend Robert Semple Elementary?
Robert Semple Elementary has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Benicia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Semple Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Semple Elementary is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Semple Elementary?
36.0% of students at Robert Semple Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Semple Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert Semple Elementary is White at 36.9% of enrollment, in Benicia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Semple Elementary?
Robert Semple Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Robert Semple Elementary rank among elementary schools in Benicia?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Semple Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Benicia, 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 Benicia on the city page.
What other schools are in Benicia Unified?
Besides Robert Semple Elementary, Benicia Unified also operates Benicia High (1,335 students), Benicia Middle (947 students), and Joe Henderson Elementary (530 students). See the Benicia Unified district page for the complete list.