Enrollment
416
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Agoura, CA
Mariposa School of Global Education
Federal NCES profile for Mariposa School of Global Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062100012182
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mariposa School of Global Education earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Agoura · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for California
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mariposa School of Global Education has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mariposa School of Global Education ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Agoura, CA.
School address
District: Las Virgenes Unified · California
NCES ID 062100012182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mariposa School of Global Education compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mariposa School of Global Education
Mariposa School of Global Education is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Agoura, California, enrolling 416 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 26:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.4% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the California average.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,011 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #951, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Agoura's elementary schools, it stands alongside Willow Elementary (510 students): Mariposa School of Global Education is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26:1 vs 19.6:1).
Las Virgenes Unified also operates Agoura High (1,709 students) and Calabasas High (1,707 students) alongside Mariposa School of Global Education.
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 Mariposa School of Global Education compares
Mariposa School of Global Education on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
26:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 13.7%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Mariposa School of Global Education 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 Mariposa School of Global Education.
$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 Mariposa School of Global Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agoura High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calabasas High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lindero Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alice C. Stelle Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur E. Wright Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mariposa School of Global Education'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 Agoura
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mariposa School of Global Education
How many students attend Mariposa School of Global Education?
Mariposa School of Global Education has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Agoura, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mariposa School of Global Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Mariposa School of Global Education is 26:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mariposa School of Global Education?
18.4% of students at Mariposa School of Global Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mariposa School of Global Education?
The largest demographic group at Mariposa School of Global Education is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Agoura, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mariposa School of Global Education?
Mariposa School of Global Education has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mariposa School of Global Education rank among elementary schools in Agoura?
By Resource Investment Index, Mariposa School of Global Education ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Agoura, 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 Agoura on the city page.
Is Mariposa School of Global Education a good school?
Mariposa School of Global Education earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. 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 Mariposa School of Global Education, 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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