- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camarillo, CA
Camarillo Heights Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Camarillo Heights Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063099004796
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camarillo Heights Stem Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Camarillo · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Camarillo Heights Stem Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camarillo Heights Stem Academy ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Camarillo, CA.
School address
District: Pleasant Valley · California
NCES ID 063099004796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Camarillo Heights Stem Academy held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 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
+11 students YoY 063099004796 · Camarillo, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 19.6:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Las Colinas Middle (819 students)
Camarillo Heights Stem Academy held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Camarillo Heights Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Las Colinas Mi
Las Colinas Middle
819 students
- Los Primeros S
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts
614 students
- La Mariposa
La Mariposa
601 students
- Rancho Rosal E
Rancho Rosal Elementary
588 students
- Monte Vista Mi
Monte Vista Middle
576 students
- This school
Camarillo Heights Stem Academy
353 students
What this shows Camarillo Heights Stem Academy reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camarillo Heights Stem Academy compares
Camarillo Heights Stem Academy 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 | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$14,358
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
Counselors0.6 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.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 7.6%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Camarillo Heights Stem Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pleasant Valley reports $14,358 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camarillo Heights Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Colinas Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Mariposa | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Rosal Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camarillo Heights Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Camarillo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands
Standard public school
743 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts
Standard public school
614 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
La Mariposa
Standard public school
601 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Rancho Rosal Elementary
Standard public school
588 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts
Standard public school
540 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Tierra Linda Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 20.1:1 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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camarillo Heights Stem Academy
How many students attend Camarillo Heights Stem Academy?
Camarillo Heights Stem Academy has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camarillo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camarillo Heights Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Camarillo Heights Stem Academy is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Camarillo Heights Stem Academy?
24.9% of students at Camarillo Heights Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camarillo Heights Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Camarillo Heights Stem Academy is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Camarillo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camarillo Heights Stem Academy?
Camarillo Heights Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Camarillo Heights Stem Academy rank among elementary schools in Camarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Camarillo Heights Stem Academy ranks #5 of 10 elementary 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 elementary schools in Camarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasant Valley?
Besides Camarillo Heights Stem Academy, Pleasant Valley also operates Las Colinas Middle (819 students), Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts (614 students), and La Mariposa (601 students). See the Pleasant Valley district page for the complete list.