- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thousand Oaks, CA
Ladera Stars Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ladera Stars Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060964001014
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ladera Stars Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Thousand Oaks · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ladera Stars Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ladera Stars Academy ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Thousand Oaks, CA.
School address
District: Conejo Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060964001014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Ladera Stars Academy grew from 303 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 060964001014 · Thousand Oaks, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 19.5:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Newbury Park High (2,047 students)
Ladera Stars Academy grew from 303 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ladera Stars Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newbury Park H
Newbury Park High
2,047 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
1,900 students
- Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks High
1,703 students
- Sycamore Canyo
Sycamore Canyon
937 students
- Colina Middle
Colina Middle
832 students
- This school 312
Ladera Stars Academy
312 students
What this shows Ladera Stars Academy reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ladera Stars Academy compares
Ladera Stars Academy 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 | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,093
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 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
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 4.2%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Ladera Stars Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conejo Valley Unified reports $16,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ladera Stars Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thousand Oaks High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colina Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ladera Stars Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Thousand Oaks
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lang Ranch
Standard public school
723 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Weathersfield Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Bridges Charter
Standard public school
420 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary
Standard public school
397 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Wildwood Elementary
Standard public school
390 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Acacia Magnet School for Enriched Learning
Standard public school
352 students 17.6:1 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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ladera Stars Academy
How many students attend Ladera Stars Academy?
Ladera Stars Academy has 312 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thousand Oaks, CA. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladera Stars Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ladera Stars Academy is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher 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 Ladera Stars Academy?
30.4% of students at Ladera Stars Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ladera Stars Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ladera Stars Academy is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Thousand Oaks, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ladera Stars Academy?
Ladera Stars Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Ladera Stars Academy rank among elementary schools in Thousand Oaks?
By Resource Investment Index, Ladera Stars Academy ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Thousand Oaks, 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 Thousand Oaks on the city page.
What other schools are in Conejo Valley Unified?
Besides Ladera Stars Academy, 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.