Enrollment
397
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thousand Oaks, CA
Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060147812541Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Thousand Oaks · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Thousand Oaks, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060147812541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary
Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Thousand Oaks, California, enrolling 397 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.4% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the California average.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 530 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 52/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary District spends $10,884 per pupil, 34% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Thousand Oaks's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lang Ranch (723 students): Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.4:1 vs 23.3:1).
Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary District is a single-school charter district, so Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary compares
Meadows Arts and Technology 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 90% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,884
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary District, which includes Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary.
$10,884
Per student
-34%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.9%
State 30.6%
Federal 6.5%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Thousand Oaks
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lang Ranch
Standard public school
723 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Weathersfield Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Bridges Charter
Standard public school
420 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Wildwood Elementary
Standard public school
390 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Acacia Magnet School for Enriched Learning
Standard public school
352 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Aspen Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 18.4:1 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 (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary
How many students attend Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary?
Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thousand Oaks, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary?
5.4% of students at Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Thousand Oaks, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary?
Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary rank among elementary schools in Thousand Oaks?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Thousand Oaks, 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 Thousand Oaks on the city page.
Is Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary a good school?
Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary earns 57/100 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 Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary District?
None; Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary District is a single-school charter district, and Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary is its only campus.
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