- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camarillo, CA
La Mariposa
Federal NCES profile for La Mariposa, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063099010710
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Mariposa earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Camarillo · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.3:1
- large classes for California
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
La Mariposa has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Mariposa ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Camarillo, CA.
School address
District: Pleasant Valley · California
NCES ID 063099010710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
La Mariposa grew from 555 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 063099010710 · Camarillo, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 27.3:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Las Colinas Middle (819 students)
La Mariposa grew from 555 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Mariposa 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
- This school
La Mariposa
601 students
- Rancho Rosal E
Rancho Rosal Elementary
588 students
- Monte Vista Mi
Monte Vista Middle
576 students
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts
540 students
What this shows La Mariposa reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Mariposa compares
La Mariposa 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 | 27.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$14,358
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
White 34.9%
Asian 14.5%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, La Mariposa 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 La Mariposa Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Colinas Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Rosal Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Mariposa'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
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
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
Las Posas Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 23.9:1 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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Mariposa
How many students attend La Mariposa?
La Mariposa has 601 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camarillo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Mariposa?
The student-teacher ratio at La Mariposa is 27.3:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Mariposa?
19.6% of students at La Mariposa are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Mariposa?
The largest demographic group at La Mariposa is Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment, in Camarillo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Mariposa?
La Mariposa has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 La Mariposa rank among elementary schools in Camarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, La Mariposa ranks #4 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 La Mariposa, Pleasant Valley also operates Las Colinas Middle (819 students), Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts (614 students), and Rancho Rosal Elementary (588 students). See the Pleasant Valley district page for the complete list.