Enrollment
362
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winton, CA
Sybil N. Crookham Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sybil N. Crookham Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064296006989
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sybil N. Crookham Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Winton · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sybil N. Crookham Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sybil N. Crookham Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Winton, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sybil N. Crookham Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sybil N. Crookham Elementary
Sybil N. Crookham Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Winton, California, enrolling 362 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 is high: 87.5% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 362 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 1,273 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,005, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Winton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Winfield Elementary (444 students): Sybil N. Crookham Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 21.1:1).
Winton also operates Winton Middle (579 students) and Winfield Elementary (444 students) alongside Sybil N. Crookham 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 Sybil N. Crookham Elementary compares
Sybil N. Crookham 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 | 87.5% | ▲ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 66% | - | - |
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.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; 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
89.8%
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
$15,187
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 362 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 90.3%
White 5.2%
Asian 3.6%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Sybil N. Crookham Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winton, which includes Sybil N. Crookham Elementary.
$15,187
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.3%
State 82.6%
Federal 12.1%
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 Sybil N. Crookham Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Sparkes Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sybil N. Crookham Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Winton
3 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 (~362 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sybil N. Crookham Elementary
How many students attend Sybil N. Crookham Elementary?
Sybil N. Crookham Elementary has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sybil N. Crookham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sybil N. Crookham 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 Sybil N. Crookham Elementary?
87.5% of students at Sybil N. Crookham Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sybil N. Crookham Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sybil N. Crookham Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment, in Winton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sybil N. Crookham Elementary?
Sybil N. Crookham Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Sybil N. Crookham Elementary rank among elementary schools in Winton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sybil N. Crookham Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Winton, 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 Winton on the city page.
Is Sybil N. Crookham Elementary a good school?
Sybil N. Crookham Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Winton?
Besides Sybil N. Crookham Elementary, Winton also operates Winton Middle (579 students), Winfield Elementary (444 students), and Frank Sparkes Elementary (422 students). See the Winton district page for the complete list.
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