Henderson Elementary

398 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Henderson Elementary School, located at 400 S. Ave. E in Barstow, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Barstow Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core subjects and fundamental skills, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their social and emotional well-being.

The campus acts as a vital community hub for the Barstow area, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, quality public education. With a focus on inclusive practices, Henderson Elementary typically employs a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, supportive staff, and involved families, the school strives to create a positive culture that encourages students to reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting.

398

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henderson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	220
Black	78
Asian	6
Two or More	25
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
220 (55.3%)
Black
78 (19.6%)
White
64 (16.1%)
Two or More
25 (6.3%)
Asian
6 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Barstow Unified
Phone:	(760)255-6250
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 74