- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reedley, CA
Silas Bartsch
Federal NCES profile for Silas Bartsch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061970012257
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silas Bartsch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Reedley · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Silas Bartsch has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silas Bartsch ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Reedley, CA.
School address
District: Kings Canyon Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061970012257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Silas Bartsch held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 061970012257 · Reedley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 24.2:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Reedley High (1,804 students)
Silas Bartsch held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Silas Bartsch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reedley High
Reedley High
1,804 students
- Orange Cove Hi 635
Orange Cove High
635 students
- This school 606
Silas Bartsch
606 students
- Citrus Middle 602
Citrus Middle
602 students
- Thomas Law Ree 558
Thomas Law Reed Elementary
558 students
- General Grant 526
General Grant Middle
526 students
What this shows Silas Bartsch reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silas Bartsch compares
Silas Bartsch 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.7%
White 5.3%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Silas Bartsch is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kings Canyon Joint Unified reports $18,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silas Bartsch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Cove High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Citrus Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Law Reed Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Grant Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silas Bartsch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Reedley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Thomas Law Reed Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Alta Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Great Western Elementary
Standard public school
309 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
303 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 19.2:1 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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silas Bartsch
How many students attend Silas Bartsch?
Silas Bartsch has 606 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reedley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silas Bartsch?
The student-teacher ratio at Silas Bartsch is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silas Bartsch?
77.9% of students at Silas Bartsch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silas Bartsch?
The largest demographic group at Silas Bartsch is Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment, in Reedley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silas Bartsch?
Silas Bartsch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Silas Bartsch rank among elementary schools in Reedley?
By Resource Investment Index, Silas Bartsch ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Reedley, 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 Reedley on the city page.
What other schools are in Kings Canyon Joint Unified?
Besides Silas Bartsch, Kings Canyon Joint Unified also operates Reedley High (1,804 students), Orange Cove High (635 students), and Citrus Middle (602 students). See the Kings Canyon Joint Unified district page for the complete list.