Enrollment
362
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Discovery Bay, CA
Timber Point Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Timber Point Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060675010475
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Timber Point Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Discovery Bay · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Timber Point Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Point Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Discovery Bay, CA.
School address
District: Byron Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060675010475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Timber Point Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Timber Point Elementary
Timber Point Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Discovery Bay, California, enrolling 362 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 362 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 868 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #754, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1207 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Discovery Bay's elementary schools, it stands alongside Discovery Bay Elementary (417 students): Timber Point Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.1:1 vs 20.9:1).
Byron Union Elementary also operates Discovery Bay Elementary (417 students) and Excelsior Middle (377 students) alongside Timber Point Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Timber Point Elementary compares
Timber Point Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$14,595
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
Two or More 13.3%
African American 5.5%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Timber Point Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Byron Union Elementary, which includes Timber Point Elementary.
$14,595
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 51.1%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Timber Point Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Bay Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Byron Institute for Independent Study | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Timber Point Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Discovery Bay
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~362 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Timber Point Elementary
How many students attend Timber Point Elementary?
Timber Point Elementary has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Discovery Bay, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timber Point Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Timber Point Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Timber Point Elementary?
25.6% of students at Timber Point Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Timber Point Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Timber Point Elementary is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Discovery Bay, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Timber Point Elementary?
Timber Point Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Timber Point Elementary rank among elementary schools in Discovery Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Point Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Discovery Bay, 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 Discovery Bay on the city page.
Is Timber Point Elementary a good school?
Timber Point Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Byron Union Elementary?
Besides Timber Point Elementary, Byron Union Elementary also operates Discovery Bay Elementary (417 students), Excelsior Middle (377 students), and Byron Institute for Independent Study (26 students). See the Byron Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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