- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Walnut Elementary shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 060964001027 · Newbury Park, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 17.3:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Newbury Park High (2,047 students)
Walnut Elementary shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walnut Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newbury Park H
Newbury Park High
2,047 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
1,900 students
- Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks High
1,703 students
- Sycamore Canyo
Sycamore Canyon
937 students
- Colina Middle
Colina Middle
832 students
- This school 259
Walnut Elementary
259 students
What this shows Walnut Elementary reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Elementary compares
Walnut Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,093
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Conejo Valley Unified reports $16,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~259 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.