- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Olivelands Elementary held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 060603009325 · Santa Paula, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 21.5:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Briggs Elementary (221 students)
Olivelands Elementary held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Olivelands Elementary compares
Olivelands 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 | 21.5:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$17,660
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Briggs Elementary reports $17,660 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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
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 (~236 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.