- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Walnut Canyon Elementary grew from 452 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 062569007935 · Moorpark, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 27:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Moorpark High (1,691 students)
Walnut Canyon Elementary grew from 452 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walnut Canyon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moorpark High
Moorpark High
1,691 students
- Mesa Verde Mid 574
Mesa Verde Middle
574 students
- Campus Canyon 545
Campus Canyon Elementary
545 students
- Chaparral Midd 542
Chaparral Middle
542 students
- This school 486
Walnut Canyon Elementary
486 students
- Mountain Meado 424
Mountain Meadows Elementary
424 students
What this shows Walnut Canyon Elementary reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Canyon Elementary compares
Walnut Canyon 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Moorpark Unified reports $13,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~486 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), up 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.