- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Terra Bella, CA
Terra Bella Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Terra Bella Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063906006543
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terra Bella Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Terra Bella · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- small classes for California
- 94.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Terra Bella Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terra Bella Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Terra Bella, CA.
School address
District: Terra Bella Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063906006543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Terra Bella Elementary held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 063906006543 · Terra Bella, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 17.5:1 · 94.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Carl Smith Middle (262 students)
Terra Bella Elementary held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Terra Bella Elementary compares
Terra Bella 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.3% | ▲ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,638
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.1%
White 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Terra Bella Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Terra Bella Union Elementary reports $20,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Terra Bella Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Smith Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terra Bella Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Terra Bella
1 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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Terra Bella Elementary
How many students attend Terra Bella Elementary?
Terra Bella Elementary has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Terra Bella, CA. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terra Bella Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Terra Bella Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 Terra Bella Elementary?
94.3% of students at Terra Bella Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terra Bella Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Terra Bella Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment, in Terra Bella, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terra Bella Elementary?
Terra Bella Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Terra Bella Elementary rank among public schools in Terra Bella?
By Resource Investment Index, Terra Bella Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Terra Bella, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Terra Bella Union Elementary?
Besides Terra Bella Elementary, Terra Bella Union Elementary also operates Carl Smith Middle (262 students). See the Terra Bella Union Elementary district page for the complete list.