- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boron, CA
West Boron Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Boron Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062649004001
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Boron Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 276
- students enrolled
West Boron Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Muroc Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062649004001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
West Boron Elementary held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 062649004001 · Boron, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 21.2:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Junior-Senior High (497 students)
West Boron Elementary held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
West Boron Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Junior-
Desert Junior-Senior High
497 students
- Irving L. Bran
Irving L. Branch Elementary
388 students
- William a. Bai
William a. Bailey Elementary
366 students
- This school
West Boron Elementary
276 students
- Boron Junior-S
Boron Junior-Senior High
253 students
What this shows West Boron Elementary reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Boron Elementary compares
West Boron 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
60.9%
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
$16,701
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.7%
White 32.2%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, West Boron Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Muroc Joint Unified reports $16,701 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Boron Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Junior-Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving L. Branch Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William a. Bailey Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boron Junior-Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Boron Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Boron Elementary
How many students attend West Boron Elementary?
West Boron Elementary has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boron, CA. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Boron Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Boron Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 West Boron Elementary?
66.9% of students at West Boron Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Boron Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Boron Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment, in Boron, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Boron Elementary?
West Boron Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Muroc Joint Unified?
Besides West Boron Elementary, Muroc Joint Unified also operates Desert Junior-Senior High (497 students), Irving L. Branch Elementary (388 students), and William a. Bailey Elementary (366 students). See the Muroc Joint Unified district page for the complete list.