Enrollment
912
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hesperia, CA
Krystal School of Science Math & Technology
Federal NCES profile for Krystal School of Science Math & Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001412415
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Krystal School of Science Math & Technology earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #2 of 16
- elementary schools in Hesperia · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Krystal School of Science Math & Technology has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Krystal School of Science Math & Technology ranks #2 of 16 elementary schools in Hesperia, CA.
School address
District: Hesperia Unified · California
NCES ID 060001412415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Krystal School of Science Math & Technology compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Krystal School of Science Math & Technology
Krystal School of Science Math & Technology is a large elementary school in Hesperia, California, enrolling 912 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 912 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 966 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #744, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (34%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 912 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hesperia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mission Crest Elementary (989 students): Krystal School of Science Math & Technology is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.3:1 vs 28.3:1).
Hesperia Unified also operates Hesperia High (2,405 students) and Oak Hills High (2,370 students) alongside Krystal School of Science Math & Technology.
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 Krystal School of Science Math & Technology compares
Krystal School of Science Math & Technology on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 912 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
912
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,688
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 912 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 60.3%
White 33.7%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Krystal School of Science Math & Technology is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hesperia Unified, which includes Krystal School of Science Math & Technology.
$13,688
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.0%
State 73.1%
Federal 15.9%
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 Krystal School of Science Math & Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sultana High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hesperia Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ranchero Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Krystal School of Science Math & Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,405
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Hesperia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mission Crest Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Maple Elementary
Standard public school
988 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Lime Street Elementary
Standard public school
887 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Mesquite Trails Elementary
Standard public school
882 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Elementary
Standard public school
868 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Kingston Elementary
Standard public school
808 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~912 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Krystal School of Science Math & Technology
How many students attend Krystal School of Science Math & Technology?
Krystal School of Science Math & Technology has 912 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hesperia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Krystal School of Science Math & Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Krystal School of Science Math & Technology is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Krystal School of Science Math & Technology?
34.5% of students at Krystal School of Science Math & Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Krystal School of Science Math & Technology?
The largest demographic group at Krystal School of Science Math & Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in Hesperia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Krystal School of Science Math & Technology?
Krystal School of Science Math & Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Krystal School of Science Math & Technology rank among elementary schools in Hesperia?
By Resource Investment Index, Krystal School of Science Math & Technology ranks #2 of 16 elementary schools in Hesperia, 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 Hesperia on the city page.
Is Krystal School of Science Math & Technology a good school?
Krystal School of Science Math & Technology earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. 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 Hesperia Unified?
Besides Krystal School of Science Math & Technology, Hesperia Unified also operates Hesperia High (2,405 students), Oak Hills High (2,370 students), and Sultana High (2,098 students). See the Hesperia Unified district page for the complete list.
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