- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Barstow, CA
Barstow Fine Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Barstow Fine Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060402014398
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barstow Fine Arts Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Barstow · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Barstow Fine Arts Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barstow Fine Arts Academy ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Barstow, CA.
School address
District: Barstow Unified · California
NCES ID 060402014398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Barstow Fine Arts Academy shrank from 446 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 060402014398 · Barstow, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 20.3:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Barstow High (1,558 students)
Barstow Fine Arts Academy shrank from 446 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Barstow Fine Arts Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barstow High
Barstow High
1,558 students
- Barstow Junior
Barstow Junior High
646 students
- Barstow Stem A 454
Barstow Stem Academy
454 students
- Cameron Elemen 436
Cameron Elementary
436 students
- This school 405
Barstow Fine Arts Academy
405 students
- Montara Elemen 403
Montara Elementary
403 students
What this shows Barstow Fine Arts Academy reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barstow Fine Arts Academy compares
Barstow Fine Arts Academy is a shrinking 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,633
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.4%
White 15.3%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Barstow Fine Arts Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Barstow Unified reports $14,633 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barstow Fine Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barstow High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barstow Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barstow Stem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cameron Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montara Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barstow Fine Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 34.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Barstow
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Barstow Stem Academy
Standard public school
454 students 34.9:1 students per teacher
Cameron Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Montara Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Henderson Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 19:1 students per teacher
Crestline Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Skyline North Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 20.1:1 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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barstow Fine Arts Academy
How many students attend Barstow Fine Arts Academy?
Barstow Fine Arts Academy has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Barstow, CA. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barstow Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Barstow Fine Arts Academy is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Barstow Fine Arts Academy?
57.8% of students at Barstow Fine Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barstow Fine Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Barstow Fine Arts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 69.4% of enrollment, in Barstow, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barstow Fine Arts Academy?
Barstow Fine Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barstow Fine Arts Academy rank among elementary schools in Barstow?
By Resource Investment Index, Barstow Fine Arts Academy ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Barstow, 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 Barstow on the city page.
What other schools are in Barstow Unified?
Besides Barstow Fine Arts Academy, Barstow Unified also operates Barstow High (1,558 students), Barstow Junior High (646 students), and Barstow Stem Academy (454 students). See the Barstow Unified district page for the complete list.