- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camarillo, CA
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063099004798
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Camarillo · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Camarillo, CA.
School address
District: Pleasant Valley · California
NCES ID 063099004798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 063099004798 · Camarillo, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 21.6:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Las Colinas Middle (819 students)
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Las Colinas Mi
Las Colinas Middle
819 students
- Los Primeros S
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts
614 students
- La Mariposa
La Mariposa
601 students
- Rancho Rosal E
Rancho Rosal Elementary
588 students
- Monte Vista Mi
Monte Vista Middle
576 students
- This school
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts
540 students
What this shows Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts compares
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$14,358
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.6%
White 15.9%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pleasant Valley reports $14,358 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Colinas Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Mariposa | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Rosal Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Camarillo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands
Standard public school
743 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts
Standard public school
614 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
La Mariposa
Standard public school
601 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Rancho Rosal Elementary
Standard public school
588 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Tierra Linda Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Las Posas Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 23.9:1 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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts
How many students attend Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts?
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts has 540 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camarillo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts?
48.1% of students at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment, in Camarillo, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts?
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts rank among elementary schools in Camarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Camarillo, 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 Camarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasant Valley?
Besides Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts, Pleasant Valley also operates Las Colinas Middle (819 students), Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts (614 students), and La Mariposa (601 students). See the Pleasant Valley district page for the complete list.