Enrollment
601
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Mariposa compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Mariposa
La Mariposa is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Camarillo, California, enrolling 601 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.3:1 is larger than about 90% of California schools and 27% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.6% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the California average.
Enrollment of 601 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,313 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #587.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1503 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Pleasant Valley spends $12,807 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Camarillo's elementary schools, it stands alongside University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands (743 students): La Mariposa is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.3:1 vs 21.2:1).
Pleasant Valley also operates Las Colinas Middle (819 students) and Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts (614 students) alongside La Mariposa.
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 La Mariposa compares
La Mariposa on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,807
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasant Valley, which includes La Mariposa.
$12,807
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.6%
State 43.0%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~601 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is La Mariposa a good school?
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. 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 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.
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