- Enrollment
- 1,709
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Calabasas, CA
Las Virgenes Independent
Federal NCES profile for Las Virgenes Independent, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062100014543
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Virgenes Independent earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Calabasas · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for California
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Virgenes Independent has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Virgenes Independent ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Calabasas, CA.
School address
District: Las Virgenes Unified · California
NCES ID 062100014543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Las Virgenes Independent shrank from 41 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-26.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.2 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 062100014543 · Calabasas, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 9.5:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Agoura High (1,709 students)
Las Virgenes Independent shrank from 41 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-26.8%). Teacher FTE lost 2.2 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Las Virgenes Independent in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Agoura High
Agoura High
1,709 students
- Calabasas High
Calabasas High
1,707 students
- Lindero Canyon
Lindero Canyon Middle
795 students
- Alice C. Stell
Alice C. Stelle Middle
760 students
- Arthur E. Wrig 670
Arthur E. Wright Middle
670 students
- This school 19
Las Virgenes Independent
19 students
What this shows Las Virgenes Independent reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Las Virgenes Independent compares
Las Virgenes Independent is a shrinking 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 56% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 4% in California - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,763
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 15.8%
Asian 10.5%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Las Virgenes Independent is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Las Virgenes Unified reports $15,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Las Virgenes Independent Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agoura High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calabasas High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindero Canyon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice C. Stelle Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arthur E. Wright Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Las Virgenes Independent's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Calabasas
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Chaparral Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Round Meadow Elementary
Standard public school
513 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Bay Laurel Elementary
Standard public school
480 students 24:1 students per teacher
Lupin Hill Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 21.1:1 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 (~19 students)
Frequently asked questions about Las Virgenes Independent
How many students attend Las Virgenes Independent?
Las Virgenes Independent has 19 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Calabasas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 41 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Virgenes Independent?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Virgenes Independent is 9.5:1, which is 56% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% 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 Las Virgenes Independent?
43.9% of students at Las Virgenes Independent are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Virgenes Independent?
The largest demographic group at Las Virgenes Independent is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Calabasas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Virgenes Independent?
Las Virgenes Independent has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Las Virgenes Independent rank among elementary schools in Calabasas?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Virgenes Independent ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Calabasas, 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 Calabasas on the city page.
What other schools are in Las Virgenes Unified?
Besides Las Virgenes Independent, Las Virgenes Unified also operates Agoura High (1,709 students), Calabasas High (1,707 students), and Lindero Canyon Middle (795 students). See the Las Virgenes Unified district page for the complete list.