Enrollment
276
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Boron Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Boron Elementary
West Boron Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Boron, California, enrolling 276 students.
At 21.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 276 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 992 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #864, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 68.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Muroc Joint Unified also operates Desert Junior-Senior High (497 students) and Irving L. Branch Elementary (388 students) alongside West Boron 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 West Boron Elementary compares
West Boron 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,484
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muroc Joint Unified, which includes West Boron Elementary.
$14,484
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.4%
State 22.1%
Federal 68.6%
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 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
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~276 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is West Boron Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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