Enrollment
409
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parlier, CA
S Ben Benavidez Elementary
Federal NCES profile for S Ben Benavidez Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062991010783
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S Ben Benavidez Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Parlier · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 90.7%
- free-lunch eligible
S Ben Benavidez Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S Ben Benavidez Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Parlier, CA.
School address
District: Parlier Unified · California
NCES ID 062991010783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How S Ben Benavidez Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at S Ben Benavidez Elementary
S Ben Benavidez Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Parlier, California, enrolling 409 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.7% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 409 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,236 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #949, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Parlier's elementary schools, it stands alongside Riverview Elementary (509 students): S Ben Benavidez Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.5:1 vs 26.8:1).
Parlier Unified also operates Parlier High (901 students) and Parlier Junior High (566 students) alongside S Ben Benavidez Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How S Ben Benavidez Elementary compares
S Ben Benavidez Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.7% | ▲ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.7%
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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.1%
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
$18,624
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.8%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, S Ben Benavidez Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parlier Unified, which includes S Ben Benavidez Elementary.
$18,624
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.6%
State 73.9%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How S Ben Benavidez Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parlier High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parlier Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar E Chavez Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John C Martinez Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mathew J Brletic Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S Ben Benavidez Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Parlier
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
509 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
Standard public school
439 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
John C Martinez Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Mathew J Brletic Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about S Ben Benavidez Elementary
How many students attend S Ben Benavidez Elementary?
S Ben Benavidez Elementary has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parlier, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S Ben Benavidez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at S Ben Benavidez Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at S Ben Benavidez Elementary?
90.7% of students at S Ben Benavidez Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S Ben Benavidez Elementary?
The largest demographic group at S Ben Benavidez Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment, in Parlier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S Ben Benavidez Elementary?
S Ben Benavidez Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does S Ben Benavidez Elementary rank among elementary schools in Parlier?
By Resource Investment Index, S Ben Benavidez Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Parlier, 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 Parlier on the city page.
Is S Ben Benavidez Elementary a good school?
S Ben Benavidez Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Parlier Unified?
Besides S Ben Benavidez Elementary, Parlier Unified also operates Parlier High (901 students), Parlier Junior High (566 students), and Cesar E Chavez Elementary (439 students). See the Parlier Unified district page for the complete list.
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