Enrollment
513
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Calabasas, CA
Round Meadow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Round Meadow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062100002524
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Round Meadow Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Calabasas · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Round Meadow Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Round Meadow Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Calabasas, CA.
School address
District: Las Virgenes Unified · California
NCES ID 062100002524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Round Meadow Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Round Meadow Elementary
Round Meadow Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Calabasas, California, enrolling 513 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.9% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the California average.
With 513 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 926 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #813, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Calabasas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chaparral Elementary (614 students): Round Meadow Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.4:1 vs 26.7:1).
Las Virgenes Unified also operates Agoura High (1,709 students) and Calabasas High (1,707 students) alongside Round Meadow Elementary.
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 Round Meadow Elementary compares
Round Meadow Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 80% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$13,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 6.8%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Round Meadow Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Las Virgenes Unified, which includes Round Meadow Elementary.
$13,674
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 38.3%
Federal 6.7%
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 Round Meadow Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agoura High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calabasas High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lindero Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alice C. Stelle Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur E. Wright Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Round Meadow Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,709
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Calabasas
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Chaparral Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Bay Laurel Elementary
Standard public school
480 students 24:1 students per teacher
Lupin Hill Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Las Virgenes Independent
Alternative education program
19 students 9.5:1 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 (~513 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Round Meadow Elementary
How many students attend Round Meadow Elementary?
Round Meadow Elementary has 513 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Calabasas, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Round Meadow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Round Meadow Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Round Meadow Elementary?
10.9% of students at Round Meadow Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Round Meadow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Round Meadow Elementary is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Calabasas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Round Meadow Elementary?
Round Meadow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Round Meadow Elementary rank among elementary schools in Calabasas?
By Resource Investment Index, Round Meadow Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Calabasas, 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 Calabasas on the city page.
Is Round Meadow Elementary a good school?
Round Meadow Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. 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 Las Virgenes Unified?
Besides Round Meadow Elementary, Las Virgenes Unified also operates Agoura High (1,709 students), Calabasas High (1,707 students), and Lindero Canyon Middle (795 students). See the Las Virgenes Unified district page for the complete list.
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