- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ronald Reagan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060639007503
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ronald Reagan Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #13 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ronald Reagan Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald Reagan Elementary ranks #13 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Panama-Buena Vista Union · California
NCES ID 060639007503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Ronald Reagan Elementary shrank from 897 students in 2022-23 to 843 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 060639007503 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
831 enr · 24.4:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students)
Ronald Reagan Elementary shrank from 897 students in 2022-23 to 843 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ronald Reagan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dolores S. Whi
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
1,151 students
- Douglas J. Mil
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
994 students
- Stonecreek Jun
Stonecreek Junior High
986 students
- Earl Warren Ju
Earl Warren Junior High
965 students
- Berkshire Elem
Berkshire Elementary
932 students
- This school
Ronald Reagan Elementary
831 students
What this shows Ronald Reagan Elementary reports 831 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ronald Reagan Elementary compares
Ronald Reagan Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% 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
$15,641
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 + 3 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 32.7%
Asian 27.8%
White 27.6%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Ronald Reagan Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Panama-Buena Vista Union reports $15,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ronald Reagan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas J. Miller Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonecreek Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earl Warren Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkshire Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ronald Reagan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
Standard public school
1,151 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Veterans Elementary
Standard public school
1,002 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Standard public school
994 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Standard public school
960 students 24:1 students per teacher
Berkshire Elementary
Standard public school
932 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Patriot Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 23.3:1 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 (~831 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ronald Reagan Elementary
How many students attend Ronald Reagan Elementary?
Ronald Reagan Elementary has 831 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 897 (2022-23) → 843 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald Reagan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald Reagan Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ronald Reagan Elementary?
24.2% of students at Ronald Reagan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ronald Reagan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ronald Reagan Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 32.7% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ronald Reagan Elementary?
Ronald Reagan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Ronald Reagan Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald Reagan Elementary ranks #13 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 Panama-Buena Vista Union?
Besides Ronald Reagan Elementary, Panama-Buena Vista Union also operates Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students), Douglas J. Miller Elementary (994 students), and Stonecreek Junior High (986 students). See the Panama-Buena Vista Union district page for the complete list.