- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moorpark, CA
Mountain Meadows Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Meadows Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062569009158
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Meadows Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Moorpark · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Meadows Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Meadows Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Moorpark, CA.
School address
District: Moorpark Unified · California
NCES ID 062569009158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mountain Meadows Elementary held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 062569009158 · Moorpark, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 21.2:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Moorpark High (1,691 students)
Mountain Meadows Elementary held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mountain Meadows Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moorpark High
Moorpark High
1,691 students
- Mesa Verde Mid 574
Mesa Verde Middle
574 students
- Campus Canyon 545
Campus Canyon Elementary
545 students
- Chaparral Midd 542
Chaparral Middle
542 students
- Walnut Canyon 486
Walnut Canyon Elementary
486 students
- This school 424
Mountain Meadows Elementary
424 students
What this shows Mountain Meadows Elementary reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Meadows Elementary compares
Mountain Meadows Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$13,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
White 42.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 4.2%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Mountain Meadows Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Moorpark Unified reports $13,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Meadows Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorpark High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa Verde Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campus Canyon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Canyon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Meadows Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Moorpark
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Campus Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Walnut Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 27:1 students per teacher
Peach Hill Academy
Standard public school
420 students 20:1 students per teacher
Flory Academy of Sciences and Technology
Standard public school
411 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Arroyo West Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 21.4:1 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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Meadows Elementary
How many students attend Mountain Meadows Elementary?
Mountain Meadows Elementary has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moorpark, CA. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Meadows Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Meadows Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Mountain Meadows Elementary?
24.2% of students at Mountain Meadows Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Meadows Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Meadows Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Moorpark, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Meadows Elementary?
Mountain Meadows Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Mountain Meadows Elementary rank among elementary schools in Moorpark?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Meadows Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Moorpark, 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 Moorpark on the city page.
What other schools are in Moorpark Unified?
Besides Mountain Meadows Elementary, Moorpark Unified also operates Moorpark High (1,691 students), Mesa Verde Middle (574 students), and Campus Canyon Elementary (545 students). See the Moorpark Unified district page for the complete list.