Enrollment
539
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newbury Park, CA
Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis
Federal NCES profile for Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060964012393
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Newbury Park · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Newbury Park, CA.
School address
District: Conejo Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060964012393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis
Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Newbury Park, California, enrolling 539 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.5% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the California average.
With 539 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,199 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #451.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1348 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Newbury Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sycamore Canyon (937 students): Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.5:1 vs 22.3:1).
Conejo Valley Unified also operates Newbury Park High (2,047 students) and Westlake High (1,900 students) alongside Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis.
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 Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis compares
Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,673
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Asian 17.1%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conejo Valley Unified, which includes Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis.
$13,673
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.8%
State 29.3%
Federal 7.9%
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 Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thousand Oaks High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colina Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 Newbury Park
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sycamore Canyon
Standard public school
937 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Banyan Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Cypress Elementary
Standard public school
325 students 25:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elementary
Standard public school
259 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Maple Elementary
Standard public school
181 students 10.6:1 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 (~539 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis
How many students attend Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis?
Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newbury Park, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis?
The student-teacher ratio at Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis?
16.5% of students at Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis?
The largest demographic group at Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Newbury Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis?
Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis rank among elementary schools in Newbury Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Newbury Park, 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 Newbury Park on the city page.
Is Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis a good school?
Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Conejo Valley Unified?
Besides Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis, 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.
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