- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
Herndon-Barstow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Herndon-Barstow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060797007668
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herndon-Barstow Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #22 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.2:1
- large classes for California
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Herndon-Barstow Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herndon-Barstow Elementary ranks #22 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Central Unified · California
NCES ID 060797007668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Herndon-Barstow Elementary held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 060797007668 · Fresno, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 30.2:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Justin Garza High (2,095 students)
Herndon-Barstow Elementary held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Herndon-Barstow Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Justin Garza H
Justin Garza High
2,095 students
- Central East H
Central East High
1,741 students
- Harvest Elemen
Harvest Elementary
1,010 students
- Glacier Point
Glacier Point Middle
947 students
- Rio Vista Midd
Rio Vista Middle
851 students
- This school 754
Herndon-Barstow Elementary
754 students
What this shows Herndon-Barstow Elementary reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herndon-Barstow Elementary compares
Herndon-Barstow Elementary 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 | 30.2:1 | ▲ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
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
30.2:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$16,198
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 754 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
Asian 36.2%
White 11.3%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Herndon-Barstow Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Unified reports $16,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herndon-Barstow Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Garza High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harvest Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glacier Point Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herndon-Barstow Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Fresno
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harvest Elementary
Standard public school
1,010 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
James S. Fugman Elementary
Standard public school
893 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Roger S. Oraze Elementary
Standard public school
868 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Ewing Elementary
Standard public school
842 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
John S. Wash Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 27.9:1 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 (~754 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herndon-Barstow Elementary
How many students attend Herndon-Barstow Elementary?
Herndon-Barstow Elementary has 754 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 725 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herndon-Barstow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Herndon-Barstow Elementary is 30.2:1, which is 40% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herndon-Barstow Elementary?
53.7% of students at Herndon-Barstow Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herndon-Barstow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Herndon-Barstow Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herndon-Barstow Elementary?
Herndon-Barstow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Herndon-Barstow Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Herndon-Barstow Elementary ranks #22 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, 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 Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Unified?
Besides Herndon-Barstow Elementary, Central Unified also operates Justin Garza High (2,095 students), Central East High (1,741 students), and Harvest Elementary (1,010 students). See the Central Unified district page for the complete list.