- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
S Ben Benavidez Elementary shrank from 461 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 062991010783 · Parlier, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 19.5:1 · 90.7% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Parlier High (901 students)
S Ben Benavidez Elementary shrank from 461 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
S Ben Benavidez Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parlier High
Parlier High
901 students
- Parlier Junior
Parlier Junior High
566 students
- Cesar E Chavez
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
439 students
- John C Martine
John C Martinez Elementary
434 students
- This school
S Ben Benavidez Elementary
409 students
- Mathew J Brlet
Mathew J Brletic Elementary
407 students
What this shows S Ben Benavidez Elementary reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How S Ben Benavidez Elementary compares
S Ben Benavidez 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Parlier Unified reports $18,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~409 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.