Enrollment
540
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts is a mid-sized elementary school in Camarillo, California, enrolling 540 students.
At 21.6:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 540 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,471 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #558.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (16%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 450 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pleasant Valley spends $12,807 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Camarillo's elementary schools, it stands alongside University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands (743 students): Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.6:1 vs 21.2:1).
Pleasant Valley also operates Las Colinas Middle (819 students) and Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts (614 students) alongside Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts.
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 Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts compares
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,807
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasant Valley, which includes Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts.
$12,807
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.6%
State 43.0%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts a good school?
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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