- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Barstow, CA
Skyline North Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Skyline North Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060402000365
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline North Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Barstow · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline North Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline North Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Barstow, CA.
School address
District: Barstow Unified · California
NCES ID 060402000365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Skyline North Elementary shrank from 427 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE held 16.1 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 060402000365 · Barstow, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 20.1:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Barstow High (1,558 students)
Skyline North Elementary shrank from 427 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE held 16.1 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Skyline North Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barstow High
Barstow High
1,558 students
- Barstow Junior
Barstow Junior High
646 students
- Barstow Stem A 454
Barstow Stem Academy
454 students
- Cameron Elemen 436
Cameron Elementary
436 students
- Barstow Fine A 405
Barstow Fine Arts Academy
405 students
- This school 322
Skyline North Elementary
322 students
What this shows Skyline North Elementary reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyline North Elementary compares
Skyline North Elementary 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
61.5%
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
$14,633
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 322 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: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.1%
White 23.9%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Skyline North Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Barstow Unified reports $14,633 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skyline North Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barstow High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barstow Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barstow Stem Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cameron Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barstow Fine Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyline North Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 34.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Barstow
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Barstow Stem Academy
Standard public school
454 students 34.9:1 students per teacher
Cameron Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Barstow Fine Arts Academy
Standard public school
405 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Montara Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Henderson Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 19:1 students per teacher
Crestline Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 19.5:1 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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skyline North Elementary
How many students attend Skyline North Elementary?
Skyline North Elementary has 322 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Barstow, CA. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline North Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline North Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% 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 Skyline North Elementary?
71.9% of students at Skyline North Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyline North Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Skyline North Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment, in Barstow, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline North Elementary?
Skyline North Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Skyline North Elementary rank among elementary schools in Barstow?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline North Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Barstow, 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 Barstow on the city page.
What other schools are in Barstow Unified?
Besides Skyline North Elementary, Barstow Unified also operates Barstow High (1,558 students), Barstow Junior High (646 students), and Barstow Stem Academy (454 students). See the Barstow Unified district page for the complete list.