- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Barstow, CA
Barstow Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Barstow Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060402013771
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barstow Stem Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Barstow · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.9:1
- large classes for California
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Barstow Stem Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barstow Stem Academy ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Barstow, CA.
School address
District: Barstow Unified · California
NCES ID 060402013771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Barstow Stem Academy held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 060402013771 · Barstow, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 34.9:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Barstow High (1,558 students)
Barstow Stem Academy held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Barstow Stem 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
- This school 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 Stem Academy reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barstow Stem Academy compares
Barstow Stem Academy 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 | 34.9:1 | ▲ 62% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
34.9:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$14,633
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 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.0%
White 19.4%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Barstow Stem 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 Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barstow High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barstow Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cameron Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barstow Fine Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montara Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barstow Stem 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
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Barstow
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cameron Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Barstow Fine Arts Academy
Standard public school
405 students 20.3:1 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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barstow Stem Academy
How many students attend Barstow Stem Academy?
Barstow Stem Academy has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Barstow, CA. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barstow Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Barstow Stem Academy is 34.9:1, which is 62% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 122% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barstow Stem Academy?
54.0% of students at Barstow Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barstow Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Barstow Stem Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment, in Barstow, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barstow Stem Academy?
Barstow Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Stem Academy rank among elementary schools in Barstow?
By Resource Investment Index, Barstow Stem Academy ranks #6 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 Stem Academy, Barstow Unified also operates Barstow High (1,558 students), Barstow Junior High (646 students), and Cameron Elementary (436 students). See the Barstow Unified district page for the complete list.