Enrollment
221
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ventura, CA
El Camino High
Federal NCES profile for El Camino High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064098001880
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Camino High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Ventura · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 31.6:1
- large classes for California
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
El Camino High has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Camino High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Ventura, CA.
School address
District: Ventura Unified · California
NCES ID 064098001880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How El Camino High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at El Camino High
El Camino High is a mid-sized high school in Ventura, California, enrolling 221 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.6:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 47% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.3% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the California average.
Enrollment of 221 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 279 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 111 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Ventura's high schools, it stands alongside Ventura High (1,939 students): El Camino High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.6:1 vs 21.8:1).
Ventura Unified also operates Ventura High (1,939 students) and Buena High (1,585 students) alongside El Camino High.
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 El Camino High compares
El Camino High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.6:1 | ▲ 47% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
31.6:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,481
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 111 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 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.0%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, El Camino High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ventura Unified, which includes El Camino High.
$14,481
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 48.9%
Federal 10.4%
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 El Camino High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buena High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothill Technology High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Balboa Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Camino High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 33.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Ventura
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Ventura High
Standard public school
1,939 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Buena High
Standard public school
1,585 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Foothill Technology High
Standard public school
951 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Pacific High
Alternative education program
213 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Similar high 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 (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about El Camino High
How many students attend El Camino High?
El Camino High has 221 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ventura, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Camino High?
The student-teacher ratio at El Camino High is 31.6:1, which is 47% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 101% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Camino High?
23.3% of students at El Camino High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Camino High?
The largest demographic group at El Camino High is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Ventura, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Camino High?
El Camino High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does El Camino High rank among high schools in Ventura?
By Resource Investment Index, El Camino High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Ventura, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Ventura on the city page.
Is El Camino High a good school?
El Camino High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Ventura Unified?
Besides El Camino High, Ventura Unified also operates Ventura High (1,939 students), Buena High (1,585 students), and Foothill Technology High (951 students). See the Ventura Unified district page for the complete list.
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