Enrollment
614
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Calabasas, CA
Chaparral Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chaparral Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062100002520
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaparral Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Calabasas · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.7:1
- large classes for California
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chaparral Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Calabasas, CA.
School address
District: Las Virgenes Unified · California
NCES ID 062100002520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chaparral Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chaparral Elementary
Chaparral Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Calabasas, California, enrolling 614 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.7:1 is larger than about 88% of California schools and 24% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.2% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the California average.
Enrollment of 614 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 916 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #413.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Calabasas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Round Meadow Elementary (513 students): Chaparral Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.7:1 vs 24.4:1).
Las Virgenes Unified also operates Agoura High (1,709 students) and Calabasas High (1,707 students) alongside Chaparral Elementary.
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 Chaparral Elementary compares
Chaparral Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 82% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 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.
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 67.9%
Two or More 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Asian 4.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Chaparral Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Las Virgenes Unified, which includes Chaparral Elementary.
$13,674
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 38.3%
Federal 6.7%
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.
How Chaparral Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agoura High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calabasas High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lindero Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alice C. Stelle Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur E. Wright Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chaparral Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,709
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Round Meadow Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Bay Laurel Elementary
Standard public school
480 students 24:1 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
Similar elementary 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 (~614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chaparral Elementary
How many students attend Chaparral Elementary?
Chaparral Elementary has 614 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Calabasas, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Elementary is 26.7:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chaparral Elementary?
10.2% of students at Chaparral Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaparral Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chaparral Elementary is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Calabasas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaparral Elementary?
Chaparral Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chaparral Elementary rank among elementary schools in Calabasas?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral Elementary ranks #2 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.
Is Chaparral Elementary a good school?
Chaparral Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of 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 Las Virgenes Unified?
Besides Chaparral 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.
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