- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ojai, CA
Topa Topa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Topa Topa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062827004382
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Topa Topa Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Ojai · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.7:1
- large classes for California
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Topa Topa Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Topa Topa Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Ojai, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+114 students YoY
Topa Topa Elementary grew from 241 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+47.3%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+114 students YoY 062827004382 · Ojai, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 34.7:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Nordhoff High (576 students)
Topa Topa Elementary grew from 241 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+47.3%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Topa Topa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nordhoff High
Nordhoff High
576 students
- Mira Monte Ele
Mira Monte Elementary
523 students
- This school
Topa Topa Elementary
347 students
- Matilija Middl
Matilija Middle
271 students
- Summit 183
Summit
183 students
- San Antonio El 134
San Antonio Elementary
134 students
What this shows Topa Topa Elementary reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Topa Topa Elementary compares
Topa Topa 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 | 34.7:1 | ▲ 61% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
34.7:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,275
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Topa Topa Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ojai Unified reports $17,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Topa Topa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordhoff High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mira Monte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matilija Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Antonio Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Topa Topa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 36.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Ojai
3 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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Topa Topa Elementary
How many students attend Topa Topa Elementary?
Topa Topa Elementary has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ojai, CA. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), up 114.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Topa Topa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Topa Topa Elementary is 34.7:1, which is 61% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 121% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Topa Topa Elementary?
41.1% of students at Topa Topa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Topa Topa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Topa Topa Elementary is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Ojai, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Topa Topa Elementary?
Topa Topa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Topa Topa Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ojai?
By Resource Investment Index, Topa Topa Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Ojai, 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 Ojai on the city page.
What other schools are in Ojai Unified?
Besides Topa Topa Elementary, Ojai Unified also operates Nordhoff High (576 students), Mira Monte Elementary (523 students), and Matilija Middle (271 students). See the Ojai Unified district page for the complete list.