Enrollment
743
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 060201110711 Charter school
University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands — Camarillo, CA
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 25/100.
👥 Class size 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 49
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-8% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
University Preparation Charter School at Csu Channel Islands reports 743 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 35.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 36% below the California average and 32% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 495 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Univ Preparation Charter Sch @ Csu Channel Islands District spends $11,248 per pupil district-wide, below the California average of $18,039 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.9% from local sources (property taxes), 56.7% from the state, and 7.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
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
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
19.8:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 28% in California — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,248
per pupil, district-wide
— below California avg of $18,039
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 743 Top 79% in California — larger than 21% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 19.8:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 35.4% -36% vs state
NCES ID 060201110711
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 495:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.5%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 10
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
-38%
vs California
Avg $18,039
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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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 a 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 19.8:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 25/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.