- Enrollment
- 3,460
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beaumont, CA
Starlight Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Starlight Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060429014274
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starlight Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Starlight Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starlight Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Beaumont, CA.
School address
District: Beaumont Unified · California
NCES ID 060429014274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Starlight Elementary held near 900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 060429014274 · Beaumont, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
872 enr · 23.6:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Beaumont Senior High (3,460 students)
Starlight Elementary held near 900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Starlight Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beaumont Senio
Beaumont Senior High
3,460 students
- San Gorgonio M 1,253
San Gorgonio Middle
1,253 students
- Summerwind Tra 1,107
Summerwind Trails
1,107 students
- Mountain View 978
Mountain View Middle
978 students
- This school 872
Starlight Elementary
872 students
- Tournament Hil 805
Tournament Hills Elementary
805 students
What this shows Starlight Elementary reports 872 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starlight Elementary compares
Starlight 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 872 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
872
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$15,430
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
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.6%
White 14.2%
African American 7.0%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Starlight Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Beaumont Unified reports $15,430 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Starlight Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Gorgonio Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summerwind Trails | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tournament Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starlight Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Beaumont
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Tournament Hills Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Three Rings Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
796 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Sundance Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Brookside Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Anna Hause Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Palm Innovation Academy
Standard public school
565 students 31.4:1 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 (~872 students)
Frequently asked questions about Starlight Elementary
How many students attend Starlight Elementary?
Starlight Elementary has 872 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beaumont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 907 (2022-23) → 900 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starlight Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Starlight Elementary is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Starlight Elementary?
43.9% of students at Starlight Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starlight Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Starlight Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment, in Beaumont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starlight Elementary?
Starlight Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Starlight Elementary rank among elementary schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, Starlight Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Beaumont, 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 Beaumont on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaumont Unified?
Besides Starlight Elementary, Beaumont Unified also operates Beaumont Senior High (3,460 students), San Gorgonio Middle (1,253 students), and Summerwind Trails (1,107 students). See the Beaumont Unified district page for the complete list.