Enrollment
236
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Paula, CA
Olivelands Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Olivelands Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060603009325
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olivelands Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Santa Paula · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Olivelands Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olivelands Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Santa Paula, CA.
School address
District: Briggs Elementary · California
NCES ID 060603009325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olivelands Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olivelands Elementary
Olivelands Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Santa Paula, California, enrolling 236 students.
At 21.5:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 236 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 665 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #601, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Santa Paula's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glen City Elementary (675 students): Olivelands Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.5:1 vs 27:1).
Its district, Briggs Elementary, also runs Briggs Elementary (221 students).
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 Olivelands Elementary compares
Olivelands 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 | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$14,926
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 94.5%
White 4.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.5, Olivelands Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Briggs Elementary, which includes Olivelands Elementary.
$14,926
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 68.7%
Federal 7.7%
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 Olivelands Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briggs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olivelands Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Paula
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Glen City Elementary
Standard public school
675 students 27:1 students per teacher
Grace Thille Elementary
Standard public school
358 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Barbara Webster Elementary
Standard public school
325 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Blanchard Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Mckevett Elementary
Standard public school
300 students 20:1 students per teacher
Thelma Bedell Elementary
Standard public school
294 students 22.6:1 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 (~236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Olivelands Elementary
How many students attend Olivelands Elementary?
Olivelands Elementary has 236 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Paula, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olivelands Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Olivelands Elementary is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olivelands Elementary?
56.5% of students at Olivelands Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olivelands Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Olivelands Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment, in Santa Paula, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olivelands Elementary?
Olivelands Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Olivelands Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Paula?
By Resource Investment Index, Olivelands Elementary ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Santa Paula, 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 Santa Paula on the city page.
Is Olivelands Elementary a good school?
Olivelands Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Briggs Elementary?
Besides Olivelands Elementary, Briggs Elementary also operates Briggs Elementary (221 students). See the Briggs Elementary district page for the complete list.
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