- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ventura, CA
Portola Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Portola Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064098006763
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portola Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #15 of 18
- elementary schools in Ventura · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Portola Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portola Elementary ranks #15 of 18 elementary schools in Ventura, CA.
School address
District: Ventura Unified · California
NCES ID 064098006763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Portola Elementary shrank from 531 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 064098006763 · Ventura, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 21.1:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ventura High (1,939 students)
Portola Elementary shrank from 531 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Portola 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 444
Portola Elementary
444 students
What this shows Portola Elementary reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portola Elementary compares
Portola Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
White 27.0%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Portola Elementary is more mixed than 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 Portola Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buena High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foothill Technology High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Balboa Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portola 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
Will Rogers Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Junipero Serra Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 22:1 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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portola Elementary
How many students attend Portola Elementary?
Portola Elementary has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ventura, CA. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portola Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Portola Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Portola Elementary?
42.0% of students at Portola Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portola Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Portola Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Ventura, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portola Elementary?
Portola Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Portola Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ventura?
By Resource Investment Index, Portola Elementary ranks #15 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 Portola 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.