- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Barstow, CA
Henderson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Henderson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060402000360
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henderson Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Barstow · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Henderson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Barstow, CA.
School address
District: Barstow Unified · California
NCES ID 060402000360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-99 students YoY
Henderson Elementary shrank from 605 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (-16.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-99 students YoY 060402000360 · Barstow, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 19:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Barstow High (1,558 students)
Henderson Elementary shrank from 605 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (-16.4%). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Henderson Elementary 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
- Barstow Fine A 405
Barstow Fine Arts Academy
405 students
- This school 398
Henderson Elementary
398 students
What this shows Henderson Elementary reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henderson Elementary compares
Henderson Elementary 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.2%
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 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.3%
African American 19.6%
White 16.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Henderson Elementary 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 Henderson Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barstow Stem Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cameron Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barstow Fine Arts Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henderson Elementary'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
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
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
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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henderson Elementary
How many students attend Henderson Elementary?
Henderson Elementary has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Barstow, CA. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), down 99.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson Elementary is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% 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 Henderson Elementary?
74.9% of students at Henderson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henderson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Henderson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment, in Barstow, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henderson Elementary?
Henderson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Henderson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Barstow?
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson Elementary ranks #3 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 Henderson Elementary, 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.