Enrollment
502
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tierra Linda Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tierra Linda Elementary
Tierra Linda Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Camarillo, California, enrolling 502 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.5% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the California average.
With 502 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 1,284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #420.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.1% 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): Tierra Linda Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 21.2:1).
Pleasant Valley also operates Las Colinas Middle (819 students) and Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts (614 students) alongside Tierra Linda 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 Tierra Linda Elementary compares
Tierra Linda 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasant Valley, which includes Tierra Linda Elementary.
$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 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
- 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
Las Posas Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 23.9:1 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 (~502 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tierra Linda Elementary a good school?
Tierra Linda Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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