- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blythe, CA
Ruth Brown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ruth Brown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062964004601
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruth Brown Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Blythe · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruth Brown Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Brown Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Blythe, CA.
School address
District: Palo Verde Unified · California
NCES ID 062964004601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Ruth Brown Elementary held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 062964004601 · Blythe, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 21.8:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Palo Verde High (740 students)
Ruth Brown Elementary held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ruth Brown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palo Verde Hig
Palo Verde High
740 students
- Felix J. Apple
Felix J. Appleby Elementary
617 students
- This school
Ruth Brown Elementary
609 students
- Margaret White
Margaret White Elementary
559 students
- Twin Palms Con 85
Twin Palms Continuation
85 students
What this shows Ruth Brown Elementary reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruth Brown Elementary compares
Ruth Brown 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$17,741
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.6%
White 13.3%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Ruth Brown Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Palo Verde Unified reports $17,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruth Brown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Felix J. Appleby Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret White Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Palms Continuation | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruth Brown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Blythe
2 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 (~609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Brown Elementary
How many students attend Ruth Brown Elementary?
Ruth Brown Elementary has 609 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blythe, CA. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Brown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Brown Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruth Brown Elementary?
79.0% of students at Ruth Brown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruth Brown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ruth Brown Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment, in Blythe, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruth Brown Elementary?
Ruth Brown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 Ruth Brown Elementary rank among elementary schools in Blythe?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Brown Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Blythe, 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 Blythe on the city page.
What other schools are in Palo Verde Unified?
Besides Ruth Brown Elementary, Palo Verde Unified also operates Palo Verde High (740 students), Felix J. Appleby Elementary (617 students), and Margaret White Elementary (559 students). See the Palo Verde Unified district page for the complete list.