At a glance
Reported students
86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
86
Barona Charter: 86 reported students.
State peer staffing position
3rd percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 108
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Barona Charter
Barona Charter is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Lakeside. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Barona Charter District. NCES reports 86 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (38.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.4%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Barona Charter
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.7%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.3%
- Hispanic31.4%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native38.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.3%
- Multiracial10.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Barona Charter
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanson Elementary Elementary · Ramona City Unified | KG–06 | 547 | 5.6 mi |
| Blossom Valley Elementary Elementary · Cajon Valley Union | KG–05 | 533 | 5.6 mi |
| Barnett Elementary Elementary · Ramona City Unified | KG–06 | 465 | 5.8 mi |
| James Dukes Elementary Elementary · Ramona City Unified | KG–06 | 502 | 5.9 mi |
| Ramona Community Montessori Elementary · Ramona City Unified | KG–06 | 267 | 6 mi |
| DREAM Academy Elementary · Lakeside Union | KG–08 | 138 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Barona Charter
What grades does Barona Charter serve?
Barona Charter reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Barona Charter District.
How many students attend Barona Charter?
Barona Charter reported 86 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 108 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Barona Charter?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 86 students and 6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Barona Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Barona Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Barona Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Barona Charter in?
Barona Charter is part of Barona Charter District, based in Lakeside, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Barona Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hanson Elementary (5.6 mi), Blossom Valley Elementary (5.6 mi), Barnett Elementary (5.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.