Enrollment
450
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camarillo, CA
Santa Rosa Technology Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Santa Rosa Technology Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063099004806
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Rosa Technology Magnet earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Camarillo · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Rosa Technology Magnet has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Rosa Technology Magnet ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Camarillo, CA.
School address
District: Pleasant Valley · California
NCES ID 063099004806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Santa Rosa Technology Magnet compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Santa Rosa Technology Magnet
Santa Rosa Technology Magnet is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Camarillo, California, enrolling 450 students.
At 22.5:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.2% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the California average.
With 450 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 901 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #363.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 750 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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): Santa Rosa Technology Magnet is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.5:1 vs 21.2:1).
Pleasant Valley also operates Las Colinas Middle (819 students) and Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts (614 students) alongside Santa Rosa Technology Magnet.
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 Santa Rosa Technology Magnet compares
Santa Rosa Technology Magnet on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 78% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.6 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: 0.2 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 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Asian 13.3%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Santa Rosa Technology Magnet is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasant Valley, which includes Santa Rosa Technology Magnet.
$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 Santa Rosa Technology Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Colinas Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Mariposa | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Rosal Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Rosa Technology Magnet'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
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts
Standard public school
540 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Tierra Linda Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 20.1:1 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 (~450 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Santa Rosa Technology Magnet
How many students attend Santa Rosa Technology Magnet?
Santa Rosa Technology Magnet has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camarillo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Rosa Technology Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Rosa Technology Magnet is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Rosa Technology Magnet?
12.2% of students at Santa Rosa Technology Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Rosa Technology Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Santa Rosa Technology Magnet is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Camarillo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Rosa Technology Magnet?
Santa Rosa Technology Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Santa Rosa Technology Magnet rank among elementary schools in Camarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Rosa Technology Magnet ranks #2 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 Santa Rosa Technology Magnet a good school?
Santa Rosa Technology Magnet earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Pleasant Valley?
Besides Santa Rosa Technology Magnet, 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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