Enrollment
391
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midway City, CA
Star View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Star View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062814004347
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Star View Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Midway City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Star View Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Star View Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Midway City, CA.
School address
District: Ocean View · California
NCES ID 062814004347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Star View Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Star View Elementary
Star View Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Midway City, California, enrolling 391 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.0% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,292 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #77, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 62/100).
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Midway City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Demille Elementary (562 students): Star View Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.4:1 vs 23.4:1).
Ocean View also operates Mesa View Middle (817 students) and Marine View Middle (736 students) alongside Star View 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 Star View Elementary compares
Star View 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,035
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 0.5 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
Asian 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
White 10.7%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Star View Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ocean View, which includes Star View Elementary.
$15,035
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.7%
State 33.6%
Federal 11.6%
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 Star View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa View Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marine View Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista View Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbour View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Circle View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Star View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Midway City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~391 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Star View Elementary
How many students attend Star View Elementary?
Star View Elementary has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midway City, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Star View Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Star View Elementary?
51.0% of students at Star View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Star View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Star View Elementary is Asian at 54.5% of enrollment, in Midway City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star View Elementary?
Star View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Star View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Midway City?
By Resource Investment Index, Star View Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Midway City, 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 Midway City on the city page.
Is Star View Elementary a good school?
Star View Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. 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 Ocean View?
Besides Star View Elementary, Ocean View also operates Mesa View Middle (817 students), Marine View Middle (736 students), and Vista View Middle (724 students). See the Ocean View district page for the complete list.
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