- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Simi Valley, CA
Crestview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Crestview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063684006252
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestview Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools.
- #5 of 19
- elementary schools in Simi Valley · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestview Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview Elementary ranks #5 of 19 elementary schools in Simi Valley, CA.
School address
District: Simi Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063684006252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Crestview Elementary held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 063684006252 · Simi Valley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 19.1:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Simi Valley High (1,910 students)
Crestview Elementary held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Crestview 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 248
Crestview Elementary
248 students
What this shows Crestview Elementary reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crestview Elementary compares
Crestview 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
White 45.2%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Crestview 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 Crestview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simi Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royal High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Susana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestview 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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crestview Elementary
How many students attend Crestview Elementary?
Crestview Elementary has 248 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Simi Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestview Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Crestview Elementary?
41.1% of students at Crestview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Crestview Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment, in Simi Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestview Elementary?
Crestview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Crestview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Simi Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview Elementary ranks #5 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 Crestview 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.