- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Simi Valley, CA
Big Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Big Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063684006251
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Springs Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #6 of 19
- elementary schools in Simi Valley · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Springs Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Springs Elementary ranks #6 of 19 elementary schools in Simi Valley, CA.
School address
District: Simi Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063684006251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Big Springs Elementary held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 063684006251 · Simi Valley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 24.5:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Simi Valley High (1,910 students)
Big Springs Elementary held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Big Springs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simi Valley Hi
Simi Valley High
1,910 students
- Royal High
Royal High
1,835 students
- Valley View Mi
Valley View Middle
1,329 students
- Hillside Middl
Hillside Middle
1,138 students
- Santa Susana H
Santa Susana High
1,033 students
- This school 441
Big Springs Elementary
441 students
What this shows Big Springs Elementary reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Springs Elementary compares
Big Springs 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$15,349
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
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Big Springs Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Simi Valley Unified reports $15,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simi Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royal High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Susana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Springs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,835
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Simi Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Vista Elementary
Standard public school
567 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Hollow Hills Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Township Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Berylwood Elementary
Standard public school
457 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Atherwood Elementary
Standard public school
456 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Wood Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 22.6:1 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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Springs Elementary
How many students attend Big Springs Elementary?
Big Springs Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Simi Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Springs Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Springs Elementary?
22.7% of students at Big Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Big Springs Elementary is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Simi Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Springs Elementary?
Big Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Big Springs Elementary rank among elementary schools in Simi Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Springs Elementary ranks #6 of 19 elementary schools in Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Simi Valley Unified?
Besides Big Springs Elementary, Simi Valley Unified also operates Simi Valley High (1,910 students), Royal High (1,835 students), and Valley View Middle (1,329 students). See the Simi Valley Unified district page for the complete list.