Excellent
#82 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Banyan Elementary
Elementary School · Conejo Valley Unified · Newbury Park, CA
A Conejo Valley Unified elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1120 Knollwood Dr., Newbury Park, CA 91320
- Math 74% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Banyan Elementary score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2018, reaching 76% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Banyan Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low94/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$150,861
Median home value
$917,700
Median rent
$2,617/mo
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Maple ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Sycamore CanyonEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 954 | Compare → |
| Walnut ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 269 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Conejo Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #1 of 26
- District spending per student
- $16,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Banyan Elementary is listed in Conejo Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Banyan Elementary
Banyan Elementary is a public elementary school in Newbury Park, CA, part of Conejo Valley Unified, serving approximately 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Banyan Elementary
What grades does Banyan Elementary serve?
Banyan Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Banyan Elementary?
Banyan Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banyan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Banyan Elementary is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Banyan Elementary rank in CA?
Banyan Elementary ranks #82 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Banyan Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Banyan Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Banyan Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Banyan Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Banyan Elementary a charter school?
No, Banyan Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Banyan Elementary a Title I school?
No, Banyan Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Banyan Elementary?
26.2% of students at Banyan Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 412
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (805) 498-6641
- Area population (ZIP 91320)
- 43,628
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91320; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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