Enrollment
872
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Starlight Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Starlight Elementary
Starlight Elementary is a large elementary school in Beaumont, California, enrolling 872 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 872 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,001 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #894, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (14%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Beaumont Unified spends $12,823 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Beaumont's elementary schools, it stands alongside Tournament Hills Elementary (805 students): Starlight Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.6:1 vs 28.8:1).
Beaumont Unified also operates Beaumont Senior High (3,460 students) and San Gorgonio Middle (1,253 students) alongside Starlight 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 Starlight Elementary compares
Starlight 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaumont Unified, which includes Starlight Elementary.
$12,823
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 63.7%
Federal 8.5%
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 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
- 3,460
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
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 (~872 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Starlight Elementary a good school?
Starlight Elementary earns 15/100 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 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.
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