Enrollment
590
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camarillo, CA
Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education
Federal NCES profile for Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060202211873Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Camarillo · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education ranks #3 of 6 schools in Camarillo, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060202211873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education
Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Camarillo, California, enrolling 590 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.2% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the California average.
Enrollment of 590 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,076 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #469.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education District spends $9,440 per pupil, 43% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Camarillo's public schools, it stands alongside Peak Prep Pleasant Valley (820 students): Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.6:1 vs 51.3:1).
Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education District is a single-school charter district, so Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education compares
Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 76% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
24.6:1
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
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,440
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 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
White 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Asian 14.1%
Two or More 13.1%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education District, which includes Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education.
$9,440
Per student
-43%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 60.8%
Federal 1.1%
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.
Similar other schools in Camarillo
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Peak Prep Pleasant Valley
Standard public school
820 students 51.3:1 students per teacher
Ventura County Special Education
Special-education school
231 students 5.3:1 students per teacher
Triton Academy
Special-education school
84 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
Phoenix
Special-education school
76 students 6.9:1 students per teacher
Gateway Community
Alternative education program
69 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~590 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education
How many students attend Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education?
Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education has 590 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camarillo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education?
13.2% of students at Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education?
The largest demographic group at Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Camarillo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education?
Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education rank among schools in Camarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education ranks #3 of 6 schools in Camarillo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Camarillo on the city page.
Is Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education a good school?
Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education District?
None; Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education District is a single-school charter district, and Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education is its only campus.
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