Enrollment
464
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Calabasas, CA
Lupin Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lupin Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062100002523
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lupin Hill Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Calabasas · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lupin Hill Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lupin Hill Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Calabasas, CA.
School address
District: Las Virgenes Unified · California
NCES ID 062100002523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lupin Hill Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lupin Hill Elementary
Lupin Hill Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Calabasas, California, enrolling 464 students.
At 21.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,230 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #425.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 155 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Calabasas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chaparral Elementary (614 students): Lupin Hill Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.1:1 vs 26.7:1).
Las Virgenes Unified also operates Agoura High (1,709 students) and Calabasas High (1,707 students) alongside Lupin Hill Elementary.
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 Lupin Hill Elementary compares
Lupin Hill Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 14.2%
Asian 8.2%
African American 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Lupin Hill Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Las Virgenes Unified, which includes Lupin Hill Elementary.
$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 Lupin Hill Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice C. Stelle Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arthur E. Wright Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lupin Hill Elementary'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
Las Virgenes Independent
Alternative education program
19 students 9.5:1 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 (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lupin Hill Elementary
How many students attend Lupin Hill Elementary?
Lupin Hill Elementary has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Calabasas, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lupin Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lupin Hill Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Lupin Hill Elementary?
25.5% of students at Lupin Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lupin Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lupin Hill Elementary is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Calabasas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lupin Hill Elementary?
Lupin Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lupin Hill Elementary rank among elementary schools in Calabasas?
By Resource Investment Index, Lupin Hill Elementary ranks #2 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 Lupin Hill Elementary a good school?
Lupin Hill Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Lupin Hill Elementary, 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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