- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edwards, CA
William a. Bailey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William a. Bailey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062649014594
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William a. Bailey Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Edwards · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
William a. Bailey Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William a. Bailey Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Edwards, CA.
School address
District: Muroc Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062649014594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
William a. Bailey Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 062649014594 · Edwards, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 19.3:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Junior-Senior High (497 students)
William a. Bailey Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
William a. Bailey 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
- This school
William a. Bailey Elementary
366 students
- West Boron Ele
West Boron Elementary
276 students
- Boron Junior-S
Boron Junior-Senior High
253 students
What this shows William a. Bailey Elementary reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How William a. Bailey Elementary compares
William a. Bailey 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 | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 84% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.9%
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
White 29.2%
Two or More 29.0%
Asian 4.9%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, William a. Bailey 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 William a. Bailey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Junior-Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving L. Branch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Boron Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boron Junior-Senior High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William a. Bailey 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
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Edwards
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about William a. Bailey Elementary
How many students attend William a. Bailey Elementary?
William a. Bailey Elementary has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edwards, CA. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William a. Bailey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William a. Bailey Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% 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 William a. Bailey Elementary?
9.1% of students at William a. Bailey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William a. Bailey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William a. Bailey Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 32.5% of enrollment, in Edwards, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William a. Bailey Elementary?
William a. Bailey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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).
How does William a. Bailey Elementary rank among public schools in Edwards?
By Resource Investment Index, William a. Bailey Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Edwards, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Muroc Joint Unified?
Besides William a. Bailey Elementary, Muroc Joint Unified also operates Desert Junior-Senior High (497 students), Irving L. Branch Elementary (388 students), and West Boron Elementary (276 students). See the Muroc Joint Unified district page for the complete list.