Enrollment
486
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moorpark, CA
Walnut Canyon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Canyon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062569007935
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Canyon Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Moorpark · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for California
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Canyon Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Canyon Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Moorpark, CA.
School address
District: Moorpark Unified · California
NCES ID 062569007935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walnut Canyon Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walnut Canyon Elementary
Walnut Canyon Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Moorpark, California, enrolling 486 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27:1 is larger than about 89% of California schools and 26% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 486 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,262 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #938, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 972 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Moorpark Unified spends $12,434 per pupil, 25% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Moorpark's elementary schools, it stands alongside Campus Canyon Elementary (545 students): Walnut Canyon Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27:1 vs 22.7:1).
Moorpark Unified also operates Moorpark High (1,691 students) and Mesa Verde Middle (574 students) alongside Walnut Canyon 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 Walnut Canyon Elementary compares
Walnut Canyon 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,434
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 + 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.
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 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Walnut Canyon Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moorpark Unified, which includes Walnut Canyon Elementary.
$12,434
Per student
-25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 50.6%
Federal 7.9%
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 Walnut Canyon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorpark High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa Verde Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Campus Canyon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Meadows Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Canyon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Moorpark
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Campus Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Mountain Meadows Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Peach Hill Academy
Standard public school
420 students 20:1 students per teacher
Flory Academy of Sciences and Technology
Standard public school
411 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Arroyo West Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 21.4:1 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 (~486 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Walnut Canyon Elementary
How many students attend Walnut Canyon Elementary?
Walnut Canyon Elementary has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moorpark, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Canyon Elementary is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Canyon Elementary?
25.9% of students at Walnut Canyon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Canyon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Canyon Elementary is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Moorpark, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Canyon Elementary?
Walnut Canyon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Walnut Canyon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Moorpark?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Canyon Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Moorpark, 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 Moorpark on the city page.
Is Walnut Canyon Elementary a good school?
Walnut Canyon Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Moorpark Unified?
Besides Walnut Canyon Elementary, Moorpark Unified also operates Moorpark High (1,691 students), Mesa Verde Middle (574 students), and Campus Canyon Elementary (545 students). See the Moorpark Unified district page for the complete list.
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