- Enrollment
- 1,695
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yuba City, CA
Tierra Buena Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tierra Buena Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064347007039
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tierra Buena Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 13
- elementary schools in Yuba City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tierra Buena Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tierra Buena Elementary ranks #4 of 13 elementary schools in Yuba City, CA.
School address
District: Yuba City Unified · California
NCES ID 064347007039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Tierra Buena Elementary shrank from 664 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 064347007039 · Yuba City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 18.4:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: River Valley High (1,695 students)
Tierra Buena Elementary shrank from 664 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tierra Buena Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Valley H
River Valley High
1,695 students
- Yuba City High
Yuba City High
1,678 students
- Andros Karpero
Andros Karperos
1,181 students
- Riverbend Elem
Riverbend Elementary
914 students
- Butte Vista El
Butte Vista Elementary
853 students
- This school 607
Tierra Buena Elementary
607 students
What this shows Tierra Buena Elementary reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tierra Buena Elementary compares
Tierra Buena 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 | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,452
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 607 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
White 27.3%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 32.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Tierra Buena Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yuba City Unified reports $16,452 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tierra Buena Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yuba City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andros Karperos | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverbend Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butte Vista Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tierra Buena Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,678
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Yuba City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Andros Karperos
Standard public school
1,181 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Riverbend Elementary
Standard public school
914 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Butte Vista Elementary
Standard public school
853 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Barry Elementary
Standard public school
596 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Lincrest Elementary
Standard public school
595 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Park Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 24.6:1 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 (~607 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tierra Buena Elementary
How many students attend Tierra Buena Elementary?
Tierra Buena Elementary has 607 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yuba City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tierra Buena Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tierra Buena Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Tierra Buena Elementary?
54.7% of students at Tierra Buena Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tierra Buena Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tierra Buena Elementary is Asian at 32.1% of enrollment, in Yuba City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tierra Buena Elementary?
Tierra Buena Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Tierra Buena Elementary rank among elementary schools in Yuba City?
By Resource Investment Index, Tierra Buena Elementary ranks #4 of 13 elementary schools in Yuba City, 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 Yuba City on the city page.
What other schools are in Yuba City Unified?
Besides Tierra Buena Elementary, Yuba City Unified also operates River Valley High (1,695 students), Yuba City High (1,678 students), and Andros Karperos (1,181 students). See the Yuba City Unified district page for the complete list.