Enrollment
103
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Simi Valley, CA
Justin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Justin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063684006257
👥 S:T ratio 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Justin Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 19
- elementary schools in Simi Valley · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for California
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Justin Elementary has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Justin Elementary ranks #1 of 19 elementary schools in Simi Valley, CA.
School address
District: Simi Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063684006257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Justin Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Justin Elementary
Justin Elementary is a small elementary school in Simi Valley, California, enrolling 103 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, Justin Elementary is leaner than roughly 95% of California schools and 52% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 103 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 120 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Among Simi Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Vista Elementary (567 students): Justin Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.3:1 vs 22.7:1).
Simi Valley Unified also operates Simi Valley High (1,910 students) and Royal High (1,835 students) alongside Justin Elementary.
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 Justin Elementary compares
Justin Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 52% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
103
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,320
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
White 33.0%
Asian 18.4%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 3.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Justin Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Simi Valley Unified, which includes Justin Elementary.
$13,320
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 46.3%
Federal 8.1%
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 Justin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simi Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royal High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Susana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Justin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~103 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Justin Elementary
How many students attend Justin Elementary?
Justin Elementary has 103 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Simi Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Justin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Justin Elementary is 10.3:1, which is 52% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% lower 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 Justin Elementary?
25.3% of students at Justin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Justin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Justin Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment, in Simi Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Justin Elementary?
Justin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Justin Elementary rank among elementary schools in Simi Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Justin Elementary ranks #1 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.
Is Justin Elementary a good school?
Justin Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% 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 Simi Valley Unified?
Besides Justin 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.
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