- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camarillo, CA
Tierra Linda Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tierra Linda Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063099004311
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tierra Linda Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Camarillo · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tierra Linda Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tierra Linda Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Camarillo, CA.
School address
District: Pleasant Valley · California
NCES ID 063099004311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Tierra Linda Elementary shrank from 561 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 063099004311 · Camarillo, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 20.1:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Las Colinas Middle (819 students)
Tierra Linda Elementary shrank from 561 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tierra Linda Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Las Colinas Mi
Las Colinas Middle
819 students
- Los Primeros S
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts
614 students
- La Mariposa
La Mariposa
601 students
- Rancho Rosal E
Rancho Rosal Elementary
588 students
- Monte Vista Mi
Monte Vista Middle
576 students
- This school
Tierra Linda Elementary
502 students
What this shows Tierra Linda Elementary reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tierra Linda Elementary compares
Tierra Linda 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,358
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 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 6.4%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Tierra Linda Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pleasant Valley reports $14,358 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tierra Linda Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Colinas Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Mariposa | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Rosal Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tierra Linda Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Las Posas Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 23.9:1 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tierra Linda Elementary
How many students attend Tierra Linda Elementary?
Tierra Linda Elementary has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camarillo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tierra Linda Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tierra Linda Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% 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 Tierra Linda Elementary?
22.5% of students at Tierra Linda Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tierra Linda Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tierra Linda Elementary is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Camarillo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tierra Linda Elementary?
Tierra Linda Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Tierra Linda Elementary rank among elementary schools in Camarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Tierra Linda Elementary 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.
What other schools are in Pleasant Valley?
Besides Tierra Linda Elementary, 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.