Enrollment
259
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newbury Park, CA
Walnut Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060964001027
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Newbury Park · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- small classes for California
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Newbury Park, CA.
School address
District: Conejo Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060964001027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walnut Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walnut Elementary
Walnut Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Newbury Park, California, enrolling 259 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 259 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 658 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #537, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (24%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1295 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Newbury Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sycamore Canyon (937 students): Walnut Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 22.3:1).
Conejo Valley Unified also operates Newbury Park High (2,047 students) and Westlake High (1,900 students) alongside Walnut 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 Elementary compares
Walnut 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$13,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 61.8%
White 24.3%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Walnut Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conejo Valley Unified, which includes Walnut Elementary.
$13,673
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.8%
State 29.3%
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thousand Oaks High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colina Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Newbury Park
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sycamore Canyon
Standard public school
937 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth Scis
Alternative education program
539 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Banyan Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Cypress Elementary
Standard public school
325 students 25:1 students per teacher
Maple Elementary
Standard public school
181 students 10.6:1 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 (~259 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Walnut Elementary
How many students attend Walnut Elementary?
Walnut Elementary has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newbury Park, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% 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 Walnut Elementary?
48.3% of students at Walnut Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment, in Newbury Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Elementary?
Walnut Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newbury Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Newbury Park, 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 Newbury Park on the city page.
Is Walnut Elementary a good school?
Walnut Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Conejo Valley Unified?
Besides Walnut Elementary, Conejo Valley Unified also operates Newbury Park High (2,047 students), Westlake High (1,900 students), and Thousand Oaks High (1,703 students). See the Conejo Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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