- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camarillo, CA
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts
Federal NCES profile for Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063099004803
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Camarillo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.9:1
- large classes for California
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Camarillo, CA.
School address
District: Pleasant Valley · California
NCES ID 063099004803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts grew from 556 students in 2022-23 to 598 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 063099004803 · Camarillo, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 27.9:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Las Colinas Middle (819 students)
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts grew from 556 students in 2022-23 to 598 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Las Colinas Mi
Las Colinas Middle
819 students
- This school
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
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts
540 students
What this shows Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts compares
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts 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 | 27.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
27.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.8 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.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts 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 Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Colinas Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Mariposa | 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 Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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
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
Las Posas Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 23.9:1 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 (~614 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts
How many students attend Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts?
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts has 614 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camarillo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts is 27.9:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts?
14.4% of students at Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts?
The largest demographic group at Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Camarillo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts?
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts rank among elementary schools in Camarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts ranks #1 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 Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts, Pleasant Valley also operates Las Colinas Middle (819 students), La Mariposa (601 students), and Rancho Rosal Elementary (588 students). See the Pleasant Valley district page for the complete list.