- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eureka, CA
South Bay Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Bay Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063735006314
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Bay Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.2:1
- large classes for California
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Bay Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Bay Elementary ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Eureka, CA.
School address
District: South Bay Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063735006314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
South Bay Elementary grew from 127 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (+14.2%).
Teacher FTE added 5.7 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 063735006314 · Eureka, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 28.2:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Hill Elementary (189 students)
South Bay Elementary grew from 127 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (+14.2%). Teacher FTE added 5.7 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South Bay Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Hill Elem
Pine Hill Elementary
189 students
- This school
South Bay Elementary
141 students
- South Bay Char 44
South Bay Charter
44 students
What this shows South Bay Elementary reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Bay Elementary compares
South Bay 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 | 28.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$18,477
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 28 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Two or More 15.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, South Bay Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for South Bay Union Elementary reports $18,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Bay Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Bay Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Bay Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Eureka
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Alice Birney Elementary
Standard public school
375 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Lafayette Elementary
Standard public school
324 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
Cutten Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Freshwater Elementary
Standard public school
283 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
278 students 25.3:1 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 (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Bay Elementary
How many students attend South Bay Elementary?
South Bay Elementary has 141 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eureka, CA. CCD year-over-year: 127 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Bay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Bay Elementary is 28.2:1, which is 31% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Bay Elementary?
71.7% of students at South Bay Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Bay Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Bay Elementary is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Eureka, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Bay Elementary?
South Bay Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 South Bay Elementary rank among elementary schools in Eureka?
By Resource Investment Index, South Bay Elementary ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Eureka, 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 Eureka on the city page.
What other schools are in South Bay Union Elementary?
Besides South Bay Elementary, South Bay Union Elementary also operates Pine Hill Elementary (189 students) and South Bay Charter (44 students). See the South Bay Union Elementary district page for the complete list.