- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newbury Park, CA
Sycamore Canyon
Federal NCES profile for Sycamore Canyon, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060964010454
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sycamore Canyon earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Newbury Park · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 4.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sycamore Canyon has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Canyon ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Newbury Park, CA.
School address
District: Conejo Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060964010454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Sycamore Canyon held near 954 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 060964010454 · Newbury Park, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
937 enr · 22.3:1 · 4.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Newbury Park High (2,047 students)
Sycamore Canyon held near 954 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sycamore Canyon in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newbury Park H
Newbury Park High
2,047 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
1,900 students
- Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks High
1,703 students
- This school
Sycamore Canyon
937 students
- Colina Middle
Colina Middle
832 students
- Sequoia Middle 798
Sequoia Middle
798 students
What this shows Sycamore Canyon reports 937 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sycamore Canyon compares
Sycamore Canyon held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.4% | ▼ 92% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 937 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
937
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,093
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
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 390 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
White 53.4%
Asian 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Sycamore Canyon is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conejo Valley Unified reports $16,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sycamore Canyon Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thousand Oaks High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colina Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoia Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sycamore Canyon's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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Cypress Elementary
Standard public school
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Walnut Elementary
Standard public school
259 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Maple Elementary
Standard public school
181 students 10.6:1 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 (~937 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Canyon
How many students attend Sycamore Canyon?
Sycamore Canyon has 937 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newbury Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 977 (2022-23) → 954 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Canyon?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Canyon is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sycamore Canyon?
4.4% of students at Sycamore Canyon are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sycamore Canyon?
The largest demographic group at Sycamore Canyon is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Newbury Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sycamore Canyon?
Sycamore Canyon has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Sycamore Canyon rank among elementary schools in Newbury Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Canyon ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Newbury Park, 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 Newbury Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Conejo Valley Unified?
Besides Sycamore Canyon, Conejo Valley Unified also operates Newbury Park High (2,047 students), Westlake High (1,900 students), and Thousand Oaks High (1,703 students). See the Conejo Valley Unified district page for the complete list.