- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newbury Park, CA
Banyan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Banyan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060964001006
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banyan Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Newbury Park · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Banyan Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banyan Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Newbury Park, CA.
School address
District: Conejo Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060964001006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Banyan Elementary held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 060964001006 · Newbury Park, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 21.9:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Newbury Park High (2,047 students)
Banyan Elementary held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Banyan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newbury Park H
Newbury Park High
2,047 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
1,900 students
- Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks High
1,703 students
- Sycamore Canyo
Sycamore Canyon
937 students
- Colina Middle
Colina Middle
832 students
- This school 416
Banyan Elementary
416 students
What this shows Banyan Elementary reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banyan Elementary compares
Banyan Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,093
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 4.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Banyan Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conejo Valley Unified reports $16,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Banyan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thousand Oaks High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colina Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banyan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Newbury Park
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sycamore Canyon
Standard public school
937 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis
Alternative education program
539 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Cypress Elementary
Standard public school
325 students 25:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elementary
Standard public school
259 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Maple Elementary
Standard public school
181 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banyan Elementary
How many students attend Banyan Elementary?
Banyan Elementary has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newbury Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banyan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Banyan Elementary is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Banyan Elementary?
25.0% of students at Banyan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banyan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Banyan Elementary is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Newbury Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banyan Elementary?
Banyan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Banyan Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newbury Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Banyan Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Newbury Park, 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 Newbury Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Conejo Valley Unified?
Besides Banyan Elementary, Conejo Valley Unified also operates Newbury Park High (2,047 students), Westlake High (1,900 students), and Thousand Oaks High (1,703 students). See the Conejo Valley Unified district page for the complete list.