- Enrollment
- 1,709
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Calabasas, CA
Bay Laurel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bay Laurel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062100000442
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay Laurel Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Calabasas · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay Laurel Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Laurel Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Calabasas, CA.
School address
District: Las Virgenes Unified · California
NCES ID 062100000442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Bay Laurel Elementary held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 062100000442 · Calabasas, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 24:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Agoura High (1,709 students)
Bay Laurel Elementary held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bay Laurel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Agoura High
Agoura High
1,709 students
- Calabasas High
Calabasas High
1,707 students
- Lindero Canyon
Lindero Canyon Middle
795 students
- Alice C. Stell
Alice C. Stelle Middle
760 students
- Arthur E. Wrig 670
Arthur E. Wright Middle
670 students
- This school 480
Bay Laurel Elementary
480 students
What this shows Bay Laurel Elementary reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay Laurel Elementary compares
Bay Laurel 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 78% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$15,763
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 4.6%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Bay Laurel Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Las Virgenes Unified reports $15,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bay Laurel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agoura High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calabasas High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindero Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alice C. Stelle Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur E. Wright Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay Laurel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Calabasas
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Chaparral Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Round Meadow Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Lupin Hill Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Las Virgenes Independent
Alternative education program
19 students 9.5:1 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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bay Laurel Elementary
How many students attend Bay Laurel Elementary?
Bay Laurel Elementary has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Calabasas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Laurel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Laurel Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bay Laurel Elementary?
12.0% of students at Bay Laurel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay Laurel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bay Laurel Elementary is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Calabasas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay Laurel Elementary?
Bay Laurel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Bay Laurel Elementary rank among elementary schools in Calabasas?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Laurel Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Calabasas, 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 Calabasas on the city page.
What other schools are in Las Virgenes Unified?
Besides Bay Laurel Elementary, Las Virgenes Unified also operates Agoura High (1,709 students), Calabasas High (1,707 students), and Lindero Canyon Middle (795 students). See the Las Virgenes Unified district page for the complete list.