Enrollment
455
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ventura, CA
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education
Federal NCES profile for Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060219311829Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #9 of 18
- elementary schools in Ventura · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education ranks #9 of 18 elementary schools in Ventura, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060219311829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Ventura, California, enrolling 455 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 455 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,239 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #769.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 910 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education District spends $10,966 per pupil, 34% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Ventura's elementary schools, it stands alongside Citrus Glen Elementary (491 students): Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.9:1 vs 27.3:1).
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education District is a single-school charter district, so Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education 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 Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education compares
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$10,966
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education District, which includes Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education.
$10,966
Per student
-34%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 43.7%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Ventura
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Citrus Glen Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Mound Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Academy of Technology & Leadership at Saticoy
Standard public school
461 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Portola Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Will Rogers Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Junipero Serra Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 22:1 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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education
How many students attend Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education?
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ventura, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education?
28.5% of students at Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education?
The largest demographic group at Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Ventura, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education?
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education rank among elementary schools in Ventura?
By Resource Investment Index, Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education ranks #9 of 18 elementary schools in Ventura, 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 Ventura on the city page.
Is Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education a good school?
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. 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 Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education District?
None; Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education District is a single-school charter district, and Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education is its only campus.
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