- Enrollment
- 1,709
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Agoura, CA
Sumac Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sumac Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062100002525
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumac Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Agoura · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.7:1
- large classes for California
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sumac Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sumac Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Agoura, CA.
School address
District: Las Virgenes Unified · California
NCES ID 062100002525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Sumac Elementary grew from 316 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 062100002525 · Agoura, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 27.7:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Agoura High (1,709 students)
Sumac Elementary grew from 316 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sumac Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Agoura High
Agoura High
1,709 students
- Calabasas High
Calabasas High
1,707 students
- Lindero Canyon
Lindero Canyon Middle
795 students
- Alice C. Stell
Alice C. Stelle Middle
760 students
- Arthur E. Wrig 670
Arthur E. Wright Middle
670 students
- This school 360
Sumac Elementary
360 students
What this shows Sumac Elementary reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sumac Elementary compares
Sumac Elementary is a growing 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 | 27.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$15,763
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 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.9%
White 25.6%
Two or More 15.0%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Sumac Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Las Virgenes Unified reports $15,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sumac Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agoura High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calabasas High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lindero Canyon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alice C. Stelle Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur E. Wright Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumac Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Agoura
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sumac Elementary
How many students attend Sumac Elementary?
Sumac Elementary has 360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Agoura, CA. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumac Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumac Elementary is 27.7:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sumac Elementary?
27.8% of students at Sumac Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumac Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sumac Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment, in Agoura, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumac Elementary?
Sumac Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Sumac Elementary rank among elementary schools in Agoura?
By Resource Investment Index, Sumac Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Agoura, 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 Agoura on the city page.
What other schools are in Las Virgenes Unified?
Besides Sumac 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.