Enrollment
322
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Skyline North Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Skyline North Elementary
Skyline North Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Barstow, California, enrolling 322 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 322 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,362 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #992, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (24%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Barstow's elementary schools, it stands alongside Barstow Stem Academy (454 students): Skyline North Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 34.9:1).
Barstow Unified also operates Barstow High (1,558 students) and Barstow Junior High (646 students) alongside Skyline North Elementary.
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 Skyline North Elementary compares
Skyline North Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,518
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barstow Unified, which includes Skyline North Elementary.
$13,518
Per student
-18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.4%
State 79.5%
Federal 11.1%
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 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
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- 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
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 (~322 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Skyline North Elementary a good school?
Skyline North Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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