- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Barstow, CA
Barstow Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Barstow Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060402000356
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barstow Junior High earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Barstow · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Barstow Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barstow Junior High ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Barstow, CA.
School address
District: Barstow Unified · California
NCES ID 060402000356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Barstow Junior High shrank from 742 students in 2022-23 to 703 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 060402000356 · Barstow, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 21.5:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Barstow High (1,558 students)
Barstow Junior High shrank from 742 students in 2022-23 to 703 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Barstow Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barstow High
Barstow High
1,558 students
- This school
Barstow Junior High
646 students
- Barstow Stem A 454
Barstow Stem Academy
454 students
- Cameron Elemen 436
Cameron Elementary
436 students
- Barstow Fine A 405
Barstow Fine Arts Academy
405 students
- Montara Elemen 403
Montara Elementary
403 students
What this shows Barstow Junior High reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barstow Junior High compares
Barstow Junior High 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 | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
79.4%
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
$14,633
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
African American 21.2%
White 12.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Barstow Junior High 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 Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barstow High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barstow Stem Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cameron Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barstow Fine Arts Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montara Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barstow Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barstow Junior High
How many students attend Barstow Junior High?
Barstow Junior High has 646 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Barstow, CA. CCD year-over-year: 742 (2022-23) → 703 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barstow Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Barstow Junior High is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barstow Junior High?
79.5% of students at Barstow Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barstow Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Barstow Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Barstow, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barstow Junior High?
Barstow Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Barstow Junior High rank among public schools in Barstow?
By Resource Investment Index, Barstow Junior High ranks #6 of 12 public 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 public schools in Barstow on the city page.
What other schools are in Barstow Unified?
Besides Barstow Junior High, Barstow Unified also operates Barstow High (1,558 students), Barstow Stem Academy (454 students), and Cameron Elementary (436 students). See the Barstow Unified district page for the complete list.