- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ventura, CA
Junipero Serra Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Junipero Serra Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064098006766
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Junipero Serra Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #12 of 18
- elementary schools in Ventura · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Junipero Serra Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Junipero Serra Elementary ranks #12 of 18 elementary schools in Ventura, CA.
School address
District: Ventura Unified · California
NCES ID 064098006766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Junipero Serra Elementary held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 064098006766 · Ventura, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 22:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Ventura High (1,939 students)
Junipero Serra Elementary held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Junipero Serra Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ventura High
Ventura High
1,939 students
- Buena High
Buena High
1,585 students
- Foothill Techn
Foothill Technology High
951 students
- Cabrillo Middl
Cabrillo Middle
936 students
- Balboa Middle
Balboa Middle
845 students
- This school 418
Junipero Serra Elementary
418 students
What this shows Junipero Serra Elementary reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Junipero Serra Elementary compares
Junipero Serra 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$16,607
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.6%
White 36.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Junipero Serra Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ventura Unified reports $16,607 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Junipero Serra Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buena High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foothill Technology High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Balboa Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Junipero Serra Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 elementary schools in Ventura
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Citrus Glen Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Mound Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Academy of Technology & Leadership at Saticoy
Standard public school
461 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education
Standard public school
455 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Portola Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Will Rogers Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 26.6:1 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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Junipero Serra Elementary
How many students attend Junipero Serra Elementary?
Junipero Serra Elementary has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ventura, CA. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Junipero Serra Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Junipero Serra Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Junipero Serra Elementary?
33.3% of students at Junipero Serra Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Junipero Serra Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Junipero Serra Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment, in Ventura, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Junipero Serra Elementary?
Junipero Serra Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Junipero Serra Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ventura?
By Resource Investment Index, Junipero Serra Elementary ranks #12 of 18 elementary 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 elementary schools in Ventura on the city page.
What other schools are in Ventura Unified?
Besides Junipero Serra Elementary, 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.