- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ramona, CA
Barnett Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Barnett Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063171001207
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barnett Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Ramona · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Barnett Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barnett Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Ramona, CA.
School address
District: Ramona City Unified · California
NCES ID 063171001207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Barnett Elementary held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 063171001207 · Ramona, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 24.5:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramona High (1,404 students)
Barnett Elementary held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Barnett Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ramona High
Ramona High
1,404 students
- Olive Peirce M
Olive Peirce Middle
680 students
- Hanson Element 547
Hanson Elementary
547 students
- James Dukes El 502
James Dukes Elementary
502 students
- This school 465
Barnett Elementary
465 students
- Ramona Element 434
Ramona Elementary
434 students
What this shows Barnett Elementary reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barnett Elementary compares
Barnett 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$14,643
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 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Barnett Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ramona City Unified reports $14,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barnett Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olive Peirce Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Dukes Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramona Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barnett Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Ramona
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hanson Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
James Dukes Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Ramona Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Mt. Woodson Elementary
Standard public school
349 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Ramona Community Montessori
Alternative education program
267 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barnett Elementary
How many students attend Barnett Elementary?
Barnett Elementary has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ramona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnett Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barnett Elementary?
29.3% of students at Barnett Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barnett Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Barnett Elementary is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Ramona, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barnett Elementary?
Barnett Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Barnett Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ramona?
By Resource Investment Index, Barnett Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Ramona, 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 Ramona on the city page.
What other schools are in Ramona City Unified?
Besides Barnett Elementary, Ramona City Unified also operates Ramona High (1,404 students), Olive Peirce Middle (680 students), and Hanson Elementary (547 students). See the Ramona City Unified district page for the complete list.