- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ventura, CA
Pierpont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pierpont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064098006761
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pierpont Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools.
- #16 of 18
- elementary schools in Ventura · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.6:1
- large classes for California
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pierpont Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pierpont Elementary ranks #16 of 18 elementary schools in Ventura, CA.
School address
District: Ventura Unified · California
NCES ID 064098006761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Pierpont Elementary held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 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
+4 students YoY 064098006761 · Ventura, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 27.6:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Ventura High (1,939 students)
Pierpont Elementary held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pierpont Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ventura High
Ventura High
1,939 students
- Buena High
Buena High
1,585 students
- Foothill Techn
Foothill Technology High
951 students
- Cabrillo Middl
Cabrillo Middle
936 students
- Balboa Middle
Balboa Middle
845 students
- This school 304
Pierpont Elementary
304 students
What this shows Pierpont Elementary reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pierpont Elementary compares
Pierpont 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 | 27.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$16,607
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 3.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Pierpont Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ventura Unified reports $16,607 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pierpont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buena High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothill Technology High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Balboa Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pierpont Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 33.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Ventura
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Citrus Glen Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Mound Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Academy of Technology & Leadership at Saticoy
Standard public school
461 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education
Standard public school
455 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Portola Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Will Rogers Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 26.6:1 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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pierpont Elementary
How many students attend Pierpont Elementary?
Pierpont Elementary has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ventura, CA. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierpont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierpont Elementary is 27.6:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pierpont Elementary?
27.0% of students at Pierpont Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pierpont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pierpont Elementary is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Ventura, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pierpont Elementary?
Pierpont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Pierpont Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ventura?
By Resource Investment Index, Pierpont Elementary ranks #16 of 18 elementary schools in Ventura, 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 Ventura on the city page.
What other schools are in Ventura Unified?
Besides Pierpont Elementary, Ventura Unified also operates Ventura High (1,939 students), Buena High (1,585 students), and Foothill Technology High (951 students). See the Ventura Unified district page for the complete list.