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#4087 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
Walnut Elementary
Elementary School · Conejo Valley Unified · Newbury Park, CA
A Conejo Valley Unified elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
581 Dena Dr., Newbury Park, CA 91320
- Math 53% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walnut Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 50% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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
52%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walnut 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conejo Adventist Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Conejo Adventist Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Env Acad of Research Tech and Earth ScisEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Maple ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 212 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Conejo Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #17 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
Walnut Elementary is listed in Conejo Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Elementary
Walnut Elementary is a public elementary school in Newbury Park, CA, part of Conejo Valley Unified, serving approximately 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,087 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walnut Elementary
What grades does Walnut Elementary serve?
Walnut Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Walnut Elementary?
Walnut Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elementary is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walnut Elementary rank in CA?
Walnut Elementary ranks #4,087 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Walnut Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Walnut Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Walnut Elementary a charter school?
No, Walnut Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Elementary a Title I school?
No, Walnut Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Elementary?
52.0% of students at Walnut 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
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (805) 498-3608
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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