- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Castaic, CA
Northlake Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northlake Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060774011330
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northlake Hills Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Castaic · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northlake Hills Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northlake Hills Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Castaic, CA.
School address
District: Castaic Union · California
NCES ID 060774011330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Northlake Hills Elementary held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 060774011330 · Castaic, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 25.3:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Live Oak Elementary (490 students)
Northlake Hills Elementary held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Northlake Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northlake Hills Elementary
556 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary
490 students
- Castaic Middle
Castaic Middle
451 students
- Castaic Elemen
Castaic Elementary
417 students
What this shows Northlake Hills Elementary reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northlake Hills Elementary compares
Northlake Hills 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 37% | - | - |
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.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
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.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$15,149
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.2%
White 32.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Northlake Hills Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Castaic Union reports $15,149 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northlake Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castaic Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castaic Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northlake Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Castaic
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northlake Hills Elementary
How many students attend Northlake Hills Elementary?
Northlake Hills Elementary has 556 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Castaic, CA. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northlake Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northlake Hills Elementary 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 Northlake Hills Elementary?
44.3% of students at Northlake Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northlake Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northlake Hills Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment, in Castaic, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northlake Hills Elementary?
Northlake Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northlake Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Castaic?
By Resource Investment Index, Northlake Hills Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Castaic, 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 Castaic on the city page.
What other schools are in Castaic Union?
Besides Northlake Hills Elementary, Castaic Union also operates Live Oak Elementary (490 students), Castaic Middle (451 students), and Castaic Elementary (417 students). See the Castaic Union district page for the complete list.