- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camarillo, CA
Dos Caminos Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dos Caminos Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063099004797
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dos Caminos Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Camarillo · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dos Caminos Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dos Caminos Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Camarillo, CA.
School address
District: Pleasant Valley · California
NCES ID 063099004797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Dos Caminos Elementary grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 063099004797 · Camarillo, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 24.1:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Las Colinas Middle (819 students)
Dos Caminos Elementary grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dos Caminos Elementary 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
Dos Caminos Elementary
337 students
What this shows Dos Caminos Elementary reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dos Caminos Elementary compares
Dos Caminos 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.0%
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.0%
White 17.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 5.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Dos Caminos Elementary 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 Dos Caminos Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Colinas Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Mariposa | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Rosal Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dos Caminos Elementary'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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dos Caminos Elementary
How many students attend Dos Caminos Elementary?
Dos Caminos Elementary has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camarillo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dos Caminos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dos Caminos Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dos Caminos Elementary?
43.7% of students at Dos Caminos Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dos Caminos Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dos Caminos Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment, in Camarillo, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dos Caminos Elementary?
Dos Caminos Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Dos Caminos Elementary rank among elementary schools in Camarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Dos Caminos Elementary ranks #6 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 Dos Caminos Elementary, 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.