- Enrollment
- 2,163
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phelan, CA
Baldy Mesa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Baldy Mesa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063697009195
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baldy Mesa Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Phelan · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.9:1
- large classes for California
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Baldy Mesa Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baldy Mesa Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Phelan, CA.
School address
District: Snowline Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063697009195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Baldy Mesa Elementary held near 960 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 063697009195 · Phelan, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
985 enr · 25.9:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Serrano High (2,163 students)
Baldy Mesa Elementary held near 960 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Baldy Mesa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Serrano High
Serrano High
2,163 students
- This school
Baldy Mesa Elementary
985 students
- Quail Valley M
Quail Valley Middle
870 students
- Pinon Mesa Mid 835
Pinon Mesa Middle
835 students
- Vista Verde El 774
Vista Verde Elementary
774 students
- Phelan Element 743
Phelan Elementary
743 students
What this shows Baldy Mesa Elementary reports 985 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baldy Mesa Elementary compares
Baldy Mesa 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 985 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
985
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$14,356
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 985 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.7%
White 17.7%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Baldy Mesa Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Snowline Joint Unified reports $14,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baldy Mesa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serrano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quail Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinon Mesa Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Verde Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phelan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baldy Mesa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Phelan
2 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 (~985 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baldy Mesa Elementary
How many students attend Baldy Mesa Elementary?
Baldy Mesa Elementary has 985 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phelan, CA. CCD year-over-year: 940 (2022-23) → 960 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldy Mesa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldy Mesa Elementary is 25.9:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baldy Mesa Elementary?
63.6% of students at Baldy Mesa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baldy Mesa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Baldy Mesa Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment, in Phelan, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baldy Mesa Elementary?
Baldy Mesa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Baldy Mesa Elementary rank among elementary schools in Phelan?
By Resource Investment Index, Baldy Mesa Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Phelan, 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 Phelan on the city page.
What other schools are in Snowline Joint Unified?
Besides Baldy Mesa Elementary, Snowline Joint Unified also operates Serrano High (2,163 students), Quail Valley Middle (870 students), and Pinon Mesa Middle (835 students). See the Snowline Joint Unified district page for the complete list.