- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, CA
Tierra Bonita Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tierra Bonita Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061191007108
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 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
Tierra Bonita Elementary earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #27 of 28
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tierra Bonita Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tierra Bonita Elementary ranks #27 of 28 elementary schools in Lancaster, CA.
School address
District: Eastside Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061191007108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Tierra Bonita Elementary held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 061191007108 · Lancaster, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 23.6:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Gifford C. Cole Middle (697 students)
Tierra Bonita Elementary held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tierra Bonita Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gifford C. Col
Gifford C. Cole Middle
697 students
- Enterprise Ele
Enterprise Elementary
646 students
- This school
Tierra Bonita Elementary
636 students
- Columbia Eleme
Columbia Elementary
620 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary
423 students
- Eastside Acade 10
Eastside Academy/Transitional Learning Center
10 students
What this shows Tierra Bonita Elementary reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tierra Bonita Elementary compares
Tierra Bonita 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.7%
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
$18,574
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 636 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.1%
African American 21.4%
White 3.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Tierra Bonita Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Eastside Union Elementary reports $18,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tierra Bonita Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifford C. Cole Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enterprise Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Academy/Transitional Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Tierra Bonita Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Lancaster
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sundown Elementary
Standard public school
941 students 29.4:1 students per teacher
Monte Vista Elementary
Standard public school
788 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Ilead Lancaster Charter
Standard public school
771 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
El Dorado Elementary
Standard public school
766 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Del Sur Senior Elementary
Standard public school
763 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
West Wind Elementary
Standard public school
757 students 29.1:1 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 (~636 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tierra Bonita Elementary
How many students attend Tierra Bonita Elementary?
Tierra Bonita Elementary has 636 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, CA. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tierra Bonita Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tierra Bonita Elementary is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tierra Bonita Elementary?
77.6% of students at Tierra Bonita Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tierra Bonita Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tierra Bonita Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment, in Lancaster, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tierra Bonita Elementary?
Tierra Bonita Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (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 Tierra Bonita Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Tierra Bonita Elementary ranks #27 of 28 elementary schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Eastside Union Elementary?
Besides Tierra Bonita Elementary, Eastside Union Elementary also operates Gifford C. Cole Middle (697 students), Enterprise Elementary (646 students), and Columbia Elementary (620 students). See the Eastside Union Elementary district page for the complete list.