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What tradition at Cameron Elementary should never be changed?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
436
Elementary
DISTRICT 384 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BARSTOW UNIFIED·NCES 060402000357
Cameron Elementary
801 Muriel Dr., Barstow, CA 92311 · (760) 255-6260 · San Bernardino County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL436 STUDENTS
C
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 27% of California public elementary schools
- C-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- B+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
24.2:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.6:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
90%
391 students
DISTRICT 77% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 114 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 91 | 21% |
| Grade 2 | 68 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 88 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 75 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (114) is 52% larger than its 4th grade class (75).
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Cameron Elementary→BUSD School of Opportunity
Based on grade levels within Barstow Unified. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
27.8%
CA avg 49.1% . +6.8pp since 2014
Math
28.9%
CA avg 37.7% . +12.9pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 28 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 29 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 13 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 11.3% | 16.6% | 24.5% | 47.7% |
| Math | 10.5% | 18.4% | 21.1% | 50.0% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 27.8% | 28.9% |
| 2023-24 | 20.5% | 21.2% |
| 2022-23 | 18.9% | 14.6% |
| 2021-22 | 26.1% | 18.3% |
| 2020-21 | 11.3% | 7.9% |
| 2018-19 | 28.5% | 19.0% |
| 2017-18 | 20.6% | 15.1% |
| 2016-17 | 18.5% | 14.4% |
| 2015-16 | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| 2014-15 | 21.0% | 16.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
24.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
27.0%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-3.0pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 24% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 27% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Cameron Elementary
Cameron Elementary's state test result (24.0% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Elementary this school | 436 | 89.7% | 24.0% |
| Mojave Elementary Mojave | 420 | 90.7% | 8.4% |
| Westside Park Elementary Adelanto | 481 | 86.9% | 13.2% |
| Hacienda Elementary California City | 497 | 83.9% | 17.1% |
| Bennett/Kew Leadership Academy of Excellence Inglewood | 487 | 92.2% | 30.3% |
| YES Academy Los Angeles | 462 | 97.0% | 17.5% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Cameron Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Bernardino County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 24.0% | #4,189 of 5,151 | #225 of 318 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 28.9% | #3,330 of 5,172 ▲ 718 | #149 of 321 ▲ 58 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 27.8% | #4,192 of 5,172 ▲ 505 | #231 of 321 ▲ 40 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +6.2pp | #1,308 of 5,116 | #93 of 318 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 436 | #3,202 of 5,915 | #244 of 340 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.2:1 | #3,896 of 5,352 | #239 of 328 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.5% | #1,666 of 5,354 | #52 of 328 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 89.7% | #1,138 of 5,625 | #73 of 331 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -34.7% | #303 of 3,837 | #10 of 246 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
436
-72 (-14%) vs 2020
-13% since 1990-91, when it was 501
Student : Teacher
24.2:1
was 22.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 436 | 18 | 24.2:1 | 90% (391) |
| 2023-24 | 493 | 21.1 | 23.4:1 | 83% (410) |
| 2022-23 | 571 | 21.4 | 26.6:1 | 89% (511) |
| 2020-21 | 508 | 23 | 22.1:1 | 92% (468) |
| 2017-18 | 668 | 25 | 26.7:1 | 91% (609) |
| 2015-16 | 654 | 24 | 27.3:1 | 88% (578) |
| 2010-11 | 566 | N/A | N/A | 73% (415) |
| 2000-01 | 506 | 29 | 17.4:1 | 69% (349) |
| 1990-91 | 501 | 22 | 22.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Cameron Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 35% (668 to 436); teachers down 28% (25 to 18).
About Cameron Elementary
Cameron Elementary is a public elementary school in Barstow, California. The school has 436 students in 2024-25 across kindergarten through 5.
The district, Barstow Unified, operates 13 schools serving 6,118 students.
The student body at Cameron Elementary is 54% Hispanic. It is also 28% Black, 10% White, and 8% multiracial. Among San Bernardino County residents, the Hispanic share is about 55%. A diversity index of 62% means there is a 62% chance two randomly chosen students at Cameron Elementary are from different groups.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.2:1. The school has 18 full-time-equivalent teachers. Across elementary schools in California, the average ratio is 22.3:1. Federal data show 90% of students (391) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in San Bernardino County, the average eligibility rate is 74%.
Cameron Elementary earns a C on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 27% of California public elementary schools.
Based on student poverty, the model expects 27.0% at Cameron Elementary; the school's average proficiency rate across its state test results is 24.0%.
In San Bernardino County, the median household earns about $85,478 a year, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. San Bernardino County has 583 public schools with about 393,648 students, including Cameron Elementary.
Cameron Elementary's nearest public school is Barstow Intermediate (about 0.6 miles). The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8. On average proficiency, Cameron Elementary is 3rd of 7 nearby schools with test data.
NCES lists the school's locale as Town: Distant. That means it sits in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has fallen 14%, from 508 to 436. The number of students per teacher increased from 22.1 to 24.2 over 4 years.
The discussion board for Cameron Elementary is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
San Bernardino County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,197,104
Census ACS
Median income
$85,478
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
583
393,648 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Barstow Unified
- Barstow HighHigh · 1,558 students
- Barstow IntermediateMiddle · 692 students
- Barstow Junior HighMiddle · 646 students
- Barstow STEM AcademyMiddle · 454 students
- Barstow Fine Arts AcademyElementary · 405 students
- Montara ElementaryElementary · 403 students
Other schools in Barstow
- Barstow HighHigh · 1,558 students
- Barstow IntermediateMiddle · 692 students
- Mojave River Academy - Silver MountainCombined · 677 students
- Barstow Junior HighMiddle · 646 students
- Barstow STEM AcademyMiddle · 454 students
- Barstow Fine Arts AcademyElementary · 405 students
Other Cameron Elementary schools
10 other US public schools in 9 states are named Cameron Elementary. Cameron Elementary is the 3rd largest of the 11.
- Cameron ElementaryWest Covina, CA · 363 students
- Cameron Elementary SchoolChicago, IL · 671 students
- Cameron ElementaryAlexandria, VA · 606 students
- Cameron ElementaryCameron, WI · 432 students
- Cameron Elementary SchoolSAN ANTONIO, TX · 344 students
Nearby schools
- Barstow Intermediate0.6 mi · 692
- Barstow Junior High0.6 mi · 646
- Barstow High1.0 mi · 1,558
- BUSD School of Opportunity1.1 mi · 9
- Barstow STEM Academy1.1 mi · 454
- Central High (Continuation)1.1 mi · 73
Frequently asked questions
About Cameron ElementaryHow many students attend Cameron Elementary?
Cameron Elementary enrolls approximately 436 students in grades KG-05.
Is Cameron Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Cameron Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Cameron Elementary have?
Cameron Elementary employs 18 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 24.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Cameron Elementary?
Student demographics at Cameron Elementary are roughly 10% White, 54% Hispanic, 28% Black, 8% Two or more.
What district is Cameron Elementary in?
Cameron Elementary is part of Barstow Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.