Enrollment
743
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camarillo, CA
University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands
Federal NCES profile for University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060201110711Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Camarillo · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Camarillo, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060201110711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands
University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Camarillo, California, enrolling 743 students.
At 21.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 743 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,253 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #886, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (17%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 495 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Univ Preparation Charter Sch @ Csu Channel Islands District spends $11,248 per pupil, 32% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Camarillo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts (614 students): University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.2:1 vs 27.9:1).
Univ Preparation Charter Sch @ Csu Channel Islands District is a single-school charter district, so University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands compares
University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,248
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 74.4%
White 16.6%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Univ Preparation Charter Sch @ Csu Channel Islands District, which includes University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands.
$11,248
Per student
-32%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 56.7%
Federal 7.4%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Camarillo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Tierra Linda Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 20.1:1 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 (~743 students)
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Frequently asked questions about University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands
How many students attend University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands?
University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands has 743 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camarillo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands?
35.4% of students at University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands?
The largest demographic group at University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands is Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment, in Camarillo, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands?
University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands rank among elementary schools in Camarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands ranks #10 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 University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands a good school?
University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands earns 24/100 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 Univ Preparation Charter Sch @ Csu Channel Islands District?
None; Univ Preparation Charter Sch @ Csu Channel Islands District is a single-school charter district, and University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands is its only campus.
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