Enrollment
428
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newman, CA
Hurd Barrington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hurd Barrington 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 062720012979
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hurd Barrington Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Newman · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hurd Barrington Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hurd Barrington Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Newman, CA.
School address
District: Newman-Crows Landing Unified · California
NCES ID 062720012979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hurd Barrington Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hurd Barrington Elementary
Hurd Barrington Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Newman, California, enrolling 428 students.
At 21.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 428 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,351 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #741.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Newman's elementary schools, it stands alongside Von Renner Elementary (530 students): Hurd Barrington Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 21.2:1).
Newman-Crows Landing Unified also operates Orestimba High (925 students) and Yolo Junior High (738 students) alongside Hurd Barrington Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hurd Barrington Elementary compares
Hurd Barrington Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$15,160
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.5%
White 15.0%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Hurd Barrington Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newman-Crows Landing Unified, which includes Hurd Barrington Elementary.
$15,160
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 65.0%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hurd Barrington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orestimba High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yolo Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Von Renner Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonita Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hurd Barrington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Newman
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~428 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hurd Barrington Elementary
How many students attend Hurd Barrington Elementary?
Hurd Barrington Elementary has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newman, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurd Barrington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurd Barrington Elementary is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Hurd Barrington Elementary?
48.5% of students at Hurd Barrington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hurd Barrington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hurd Barrington Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment, in Newman, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hurd Barrington Elementary?
Hurd Barrington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hurd Barrington Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newman?
By Resource Investment Index, Hurd Barrington Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Newman, 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 Newman on the city page.
Is Hurd Barrington Elementary a good school?
Hurd Barrington Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Newman-Crows Landing Unified?
Besides Hurd Barrington Elementary, Newman-Crows Landing Unified also operates Orestimba High (925 students), Yolo Junior High (738 students), and Von Renner Elementary (530 students). See the Newman-Crows Landing Unified district page for the complete list.
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