- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sylmar, CA
Nidorf Barry J.
Federal NCES profile for Nidorf Barry J., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069107812665
👥 S:T ratio 92
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nidorf Barry J. earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 17
- public schools in Sylmar · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.1:1
- small classes for California
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Nidorf Barry J. has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nidorf Barry J. ranks #1 of 17 public schools in Sylmar, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069107812665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-126 students YoY
Nidorf Barry J. shrank from 143 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-88.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-126 students YoY 069107812665 · Sylmar, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 2.1:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: L.a. County High School for the Arts (551 students)
Nidorf Barry J. shrank from 143 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-88.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nidorf Barry J. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- L.a. County Hi
L.a. County High School for the Arts
551 students
- International
International Polytechnic High
458 students
- Central Juveni 138
Central Juvenile Hall
138 students
- Renaissance Co 132
Renaissance County Community
132 students
- Kirby Dorothy 64
Kirby Dorothy Camp
64 students
- This school 35
Nidorf Barry J.
35 students
What this shows Nidorf Barry J. reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nidorf Barry J. compares
Nidorf Barry J. 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 | 2.1:1 | ▼ 90% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 76% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.1:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.1:1
students per teacher
- 90% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 6 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 182.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.4%
African American 25.7%
White 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Nidorf Barry J. is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
How Nidorf Barry J. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| L.a. County High School for the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| International Polytechnic High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Juvenile Hall | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renaissance County Community | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirby Dorothy Camp | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nidorf Barry J.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Sylmar
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~35 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nidorf Barry J.
How many students attend Nidorf Barry J.?
Nidorf Barry J. has 35 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sylmar, CA. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 17 (2023-24), down 126.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nidorf Barry J.?
The student-teacher ratio at Nidorf Barry J. is 2.1:1, which is 90% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 87% lower 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 Nidorf Barry J.?
97.9% of students at Nidorf Barry J. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nidorf Barry J.?
The largest demographic group at Nidorf Barry J. is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment, in Sylmar, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nidorf Barry J.?
Nidorf Barry J. has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nidorf Barry J. rank among public schools in Sylmar?
By Resource Investment Index, Nidorf Barry J. ranks #1 of 17 public schools in Sylmar, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sylmar on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles County Office of Education?
Besides Nidorf Barry J., Los Angeles County Office of Education also operates L.a. County High School for the Arts (551 students), International Polytechnic High (458 students), and Central Juvenile Hall (138 students). See the Los Angeles County Office of Education district page for the complete list.