- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Antelope, CA
Barrett Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Barrett Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061149011703
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barrett Ranch Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Antelope · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.6:1
- large classes for California
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Barrett Ranch Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barrett Ranch Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Antelope, CA.
School address
District: Dry Creek Joint Elementary · California
NCES ID 061149011703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Barrett Ranch Elementary grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 061149011703 · Antelope, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 28.6:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Antelope Crossing Middle (1,051 students)
Barrett Ranch Elementary grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Barrett Ranch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antelope Cross
Antelope Crossing Middle
1,051 students
- Silverado Midd
Silverado Middle
1,010 students
- Creekview Ranc
Creekview Ranch
838 students
- Coyote Ridge E
Coyote Ridge Elementary
815 students
- Antelope Meado
Antelope Meadows Elementary
731 students
- This school
Barrett Ranch Elementary
629 students
What this shows Barrett Ranch Elementary reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barrett Ranch Elementary compares
Barrett Ranch Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$12,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 629 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.5%
Asian 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Barrett Ranch Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dry Creek Joint Elementary reports $12,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barrett Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Crossing Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silverado Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview Ranch | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coyote Ridge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Antelope Meadows Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barrett Ranch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Antelope
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Antelope Meadows Elementary
Standard public school
731 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
700 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
North Country Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Olive Grove Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Cyril Spinelli Elementary
Standard public school
347 students 24.8:1 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 (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barrett Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Barrett Ranch Elementary?
Barrett Ranch Elementary has 629 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Antelope, CA. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), up 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrett Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrett Ranch Elementary is 28.6:1, which is 33% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barrett Ranch Elementary?
55.6% of students at Barrett Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barrett Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Barrett Ranch Elementary is White at 34.5% of enrollment, in Antelope, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barrett Ranch Elementary?
Barrett Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Barrett Ranch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Antelope?
By Resource Investment Index, Barrett Ranch Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Antelope, 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 Antelope on the city page.
What other schools are in Dry Creek Joint Elementary?
Besides Barrett Ranch Elementary, Dry Creek Joint Elementary also operates Antelope Crossing Middle (1,051 students), Silverado Middle (1,010 students), and Creekview Ranch (838 students). See the Dry Creek Joint Elementary district page for the complete list.