Enrollment
19
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Las Virgenes Independent compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Las Virgenes Independent
Las Virgenes Independent is a small elementary school in Calabasas, California, enrolling 19 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.5:1, Las Virgenes Independent is leaner than roughly 96% of California schools and 56% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of California schools, with 19 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 58 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 60/100).
Among Calabasas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chaparral Elementary (614 students): Las Virgenes Independent is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.5:1 vs 26.7:1).
Las Virgenes Unified also operates Agoura High (1,709 students) and Calabasas High (1,707 students) alongside Las Virgenes Independent.
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 Las Virgenes Independent compares
Las Virgenes Independent on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Las Virgenes Unified, which includes Las Virgenes Independent.
$13,674
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 38.3%
Federal 6.7%
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 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
- 1,709
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~19 students)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Las Virgenes Independent a good school?
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. 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 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.
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