At a glance
Reported students
540
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
540
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts: 540 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
18.7:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 531
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.4:1
What the reported data says about Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Camarillo. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Pleasant Valley. NCES reports 540 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (70.6%) and White (15.9%). English learners represent 19.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts
- 1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.82 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.04
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.9%
- Hispanic70.6%
- Black2.6%
- Asian7.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pleasant Valley
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tierra Linda Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
502 reported students
Rancho Rosal Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
588 reported students
La Mariposa
Elementary · Grades KG–05
601 reported students
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts
Elementary · Grades KG–08
614 reported students
Las Posas Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
455 reported students
Santa Rosa Technology Magnet
Elementary · Grades KG–08
450 reported students
Public schools near Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts Elementary · Pleasant Valley | KG–08 | 614 | 0.6 mi |
| Rancho Rosal Elementary Elementary · Pleasant Valley | KG–05 | 588 | 1 mi |
| University Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands Elementary · Charter · UNIV Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands DIST | KG–08 | 743 | 1.1 mi |
| Dos Caminos Elementary Elementary · Pleasant Valley | KG–05 | 337 | 1.1 mi |
| La Mariposa Elementary · Pleasant Valley | KG–05 | 601 | 1.4 mi |
| Camarillo Heights STEM Academy Elementary · Pleasant Valley | KG–05 | 353 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts
What grades does Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts serve?
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pleasant Valley.
How many students attend Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts?
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts reported 540 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 531 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts?
The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 540 students and 28.82 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pleasant Valley attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts in?
Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts is part of Pleasant Valley, based in Camarillo, CA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts (0.6 mi), Rancho Rosal Elementary (1 mi), University Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.