Enrollment
385
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moorpark, CA
Arroyo West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arroyo West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062569010342
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arroyo West Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Moorpark · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Arroyo West Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arroyo West Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Moorpark, CA.
School address
District: Moorpark Unified · California
NCES ID 062569010342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arroyo West Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arroyo West Elementary
Arroyo West Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Moorpark, California, enrolling 385 students.
At 21.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 994 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #820, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (36%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 770 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Moorpark Unified spends $12,434 per pupil, 25% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Moorpark's elementary schools, it stands alongside Campus Canyon Elementary (545 students): Arroyo West Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.4:1 vs 22.7:1).
Moorpark Unified also operates Moorpark High (1,691 students) and Mesa Verde Middle (574 students) alongside Arroyo West 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 Arroyo West Elementary compares
Arroyo West 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$12,434
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 55.6%
White 36.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Arroyo West Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moorpark Unified, which includes Arroyo West Elementary.
$12,434
Per student
-25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 50.6%
Federal 7.9%
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 Arroyo West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorpark High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa Verde Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campus Canyon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Canyon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arroyo West Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Moorpark
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Campus Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Walnut Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 27:1 students per teacher
Mountain Meadows Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Peach Hill Academy
Standard public school
420 students 20:1 students per teacher
Flory Academy of Sciences and Technology
Standard public school
411 students 24.2:1 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 (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arroyo West Elementary
How many students attend Arroyo West Elementary?
Arroyo West Elementary has 385 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moorpark, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arroyo West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arroyo West Elementary is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Arroyo West Elementary?
27.6% of students at Arroyo West Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arroyo West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arroyo West Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Moorpark, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arroyo West Elementary?
Arroyo West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Arroyo West Elementary rank among elementary schools in Moorpark?
By Resource Investment Index, Arroyo West Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Moorpark, 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 Moorpark on the city page.
Is Arroyo West Elementary a good school?
Arroyo West Elementary earns 23/100 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 Moorpark Unified?
Besides Arroyo West Elementary, Moorpark Unified also operates Moorpark High (1,691 students), Mesa Verde Middle (574 students), and Campus Canyon Elementary (545 students). See the Moorpark Unified district page for the complete list.
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