- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camarillo, CA
Las Posas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Las Posas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063099004800
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Posas Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Camarillo · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Posas Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Posas Elementary ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Camarillo, CA.
School address
District: Pleasant Valley · California
NCES ID 063099004800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Las Posas Elementary held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 063099004800 · Camarillo, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 23.9:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Las Colinas Middle (819 students)
Las Posas Elementary held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Las Posas Elementary 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
- La Mariposa
La Mariposa
601 students
- Rancho Rosal E
Rancho Rosal Elementary
588 students
- Monte Vista Mi
Monte Vista Middle
576 students
- This school
Las Posas Elementary
455 students
What this shows Las Posas Elementary reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Las Posas Elementary compares
Las Posas 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
White 26.4%
African American 10.5%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Las Posas Elementary 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 Las Posas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Colinas Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Mariposa | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Rosal Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Las Posas Elementary'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
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
La Mariposa
Standard public school
601 students 27.3:1 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
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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Las Posas Elementary
How many students attend Las Posas Elementary?
Las Posas Elementary has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camarillo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Posas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Posas Elementary is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Las Posas Elementary?
27.0% of students at Las Posas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Posas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Las Posas Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment, in Camarillo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Posas Elementary?
Las Posas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Las Posas Elementary rank among elementary schools in Camarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Posas Elementary ranks #9 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 Las Posas Elementary, Pleasant Valley also operates Las Colinas Middle (819 students), Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts (614 students), and La Mariposa (601 students). See the Pleasant Valley district page for the complete list.