- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thousand Oaks, CA
Conejo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Conejo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060964001008
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conejo Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #7 of 11
- elementary schools in Thousand Oaks · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Conejo Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conejo Elementary ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Thousand Oaks, CA.
School address
District: Conejo Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060964001008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Conejo Elementary grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 060964001008 · Thousand Oaks, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 18.4:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Newbury Park High (2,047 students)
Conejo Elementary grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Conejo Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newbury Park H
Newbury Park High
2,047 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
1,900 students
- Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks High
1,703 students
- Sycamore Canyo
Sycamore Canyon
937 students
- Colina Middle
Colina Middle
832 students
- This school 258
Conejo Elementary
258 students
What this shows Conejo Elementary reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Conejo Elementary compares
Conejo Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$16,093
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.6%
White 13.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Conejo Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conejo Valley Unified reports $16,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Conejo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thousand Oaks High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colina Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conejo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Thousand Oaks
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lang Ranch
Standard public school
723 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Weathersfield Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Bridges Charter
Standard public school
420 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary
Standard public school
397 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Wildwood Elementary
Standard public school
390 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Acacia Magnet School for Enriched Learning
Standard public school
352 students 17.6:1 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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Conejo Elementary
How many students attend Conejo Elementary?
Conejo Elementary has 258 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thousand Oaks, CA. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conejo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Conejo Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Conejo Elementary?
60.8% of students at Conejo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conejo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Conejo Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.6% of enrollment, in Thousand Oaks, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conejo Elementary?
Conejo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Conejo Elementary rank among elementary schools in Thousand Oaks?
By Resource Investment Index, Conejo Elementary ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Thousand Oaks, 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 Thousand Oaks on the city page.
What other schools are in Conejo Valley Unified?
Besides Conejo Elementary, Conejo Valley Unified also operates Newbury Park High (2,047 students), Westlake High (1,900 students), and Thousand Oaks High (1,703 students). See the Conejo Valley Unified district page for the complete list.