Is Las Posas Elementary a good school?

Las Posas Elementary ranks 1627 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Las Posas Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 456 students attended Las Posas Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Las Posas Elementary?

Students at Las Posas Elementary are 41% Hispanic, 31% White, 9% African American, 9% Asian, 9% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Las Posas Elementary attend?

Students who attend Las Posas Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Monte Vista Middle High : Rio Mesa High

Las Posas Elementary

Summary:

Las Posas Elementary is a public elementary school in Camarillo, CA, serving 456 students in grades K-5 as part of the Pleasant Valley School District. While the school generally performs better than the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, it lags behind the district average, with some notable exceptions and areas for improvement.

Las Posas Elementary's 5th-grade students performed particularly well, with 55.88% proficiency in ELA and 42.65% in Math, compared to the district's 68.18% in ELA and 54.37% in Math. However, the school's 4th-grade students struggled, with only 45.59% proficiency in ELA and 52.94% in Math, compared to the district's 60.41% in ELA and 59.11% in Math. Additionally, Las Posas has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.5% in 2017-2018 to 26.5% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the district's other elementary schools.

While Las Posas Elementary's Hispanic students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 10% of California elementary schools, the school's White students and Special Education students perform significantly below the state average. Compared to nearby schools, Somis Elementary and Tierra Linda Elementary consistently outperform Las Posas in both ELA and Math, suggesting opportunities for Las Posas to learn from their successes.

Detail:

Public K-5

75 Calle La Guerra
Camarillo, CA 93010-4801

(805) 383-5325

District: Pleasant Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
1627^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,291

Students who attend Las Posas Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Monte Vista Middle
High:	Rio Mesa High

Student/teacher ratio: 24.0

Number of students: 456

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.2%

White:

31.4%

African American:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Las Posas Elementary ranks better than 72.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 6^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Pleasant Valley School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.14. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.2%), White (31.4%), Asian (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Las Posas Elementary is 24. 6 elementary schools in the Pleasant Valley School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Las Posas Elementary employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Las Posas Elementary is $8,291, which is the 3^rd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Pleasant Valley School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Las Posas Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Las Posas Elementary 1627^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Las Posas Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Pleasant Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Valley 291^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Las Posas Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Las Posas Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	66.01	1441^st	4809	70.0%
2005	71.86	1255^th	4822	74.0%
2006	60.07	1736^th	4818	64.0%
2007	70.42	1355^th	5113	73.5%
2008	64.91	1632^nd	5113	68.1%
2009	65.84	1646^th	5193	68.3%
2010	56.31	2201^st	5314	58.6%
2011	58.56	2112^th	5377	60.7%
2012	40.81	3217^th	5390	40.3%
2013	48.04	2800^th	5530	49.4%
2015	49.43	2477^th	5611	55.9%
2016	54.68	2257^th	5614	59.8%
2017	56.79	2186^th	5692	61.6%
2018	54.38	2318^th	5662	59.1%
2019	52.22	2480^th	5789	57.2%
2021	57.29	545^th	1417	61.5%
2022	54.69	2317^th	5883	60.6%
2023	73.47	1443^rd	5874	75.4%
2024	69.14	1627^th	5862	72.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Las Posas Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.77	535^th	669	20.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Las Posas Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	88.16	212^th	3246	93.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Las Posas Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.51	1869^th	2634	29.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Las Posas Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	63.55	1538^th	5084	69.7%
2019	59.19	1821^st	5173	64.8%
2021	67.41	275^th	1110	75.2%
2022	52.95	2092^nd	5264	60.3%
2023	77.56	872^nd	5374	83.8%
2024	70.83	1222^nd	5511	77.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Las Posas Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	53.82	2286^th	5413	57.8%
2019	46.49	2696^th	5492	50.9%
2021	56.78	496^th	1267	60.9%
2022	54.14	2205^th	5635	60.9%
2023	72.48	1402^nd	5617	75.0%
2024	66.05	1655^th	5605	70.5%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Las Posas Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	46.19	69^th	130	46.9%
2023	57.85	56^th	140	60.0%
2024	62.24	34^th	118	71.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Las Posas Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	53.45	2257^th	5431	58.4%
2019	56.19	2135^th	5510	61.3%
2021	56.03	495^th	1272	61.1%
2022	54.22	2229^th	5663	60.6%
2023	72.06	1409^th	5650	75.1%
2024	69.38	1538^th	5636	72.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Las Posas Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	58.35	1715^th	4830	64.5%
2019	66.86	1299^th	4963	73.8%
2022	66.50	1318^th	5084	74.1%
2023	80.43	717^th	5098	85.9%
2024	86.07	504^th	5102	90.1%

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Rank History for White students at Las Posas Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	27.40	2140^th	2737	21.8%
2019	18.49	2424^th	2834	14.5%
2022	27.06	2095^th	2726	23.1%
2023	50.84	1402^nd	2662	47.3%
2024	44.38	1578^th	2647	40.4%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.7)

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, July 20, 2018

Excellent teacher to student ratio school embraces military families. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, May 3, 2012

This school has the potential for being amazing. There are so many parents who want to be involved but unfortunately neither the administration nor the parent group provide a welcoming atmosphere for volunteers. I tried to help the PTA but was treated rudely, and not invited to come back once my hour slave time was done. If I am giving up of my time, I should think I would be treated nicely. And the Principal, when I asked if I could volunteer for the school....was told no. But I could help with the PTA. I know there are a lot of parents who have the time and energy, but most of us decided if they are so rude, then they can just do the work themselves. And if you are looking at this school.... check out how the test scores have plummeted over the past three years and what the current administration is doing to improve that. What is the Principal spending money on to improve academics? I see they bought a brand spankin' new electric marquee for the outside, but what have they bought to help the students learn? The teachers are amazing and caring, but there is only so much they can do with the administration they have, and the limited resources. I find it sad when my student says that her teacher wants a pencil sharpener for Christmas, that would be a luxury! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, July 27, 2011

The Pre-school and Kindergarten teachers were great. There were a couple teachers that were rude and stuck up! The PTC is a joke, very very clicky and rude. The principle is HORRIBLE!!!! Will NEVER EVER allow one of my children to attend that school again! I would rather home school! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Las Posas Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	298	17	29	52	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
1989	294	18	29	66	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1990	312	17	30	66	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
1991	335	22	36	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
1992	331	22	31	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
1993	347	20	36	49	3	n/a	n/a	0	455
1994	342	23	39	50	2	n/a	n/a	0	456
1995	282	28	52	60	3	n/a	n/a	0	425
1996	282	28	52	60	3	n/a	n/a	0	425
1997	272	28	50	69	3	n/a	n/a	0	422
1998	274	29	55	85	5	n/a	n/a	0	448
1999	254	33	58	96	4	n/a	n/a	0	445
2000	248	33	51	76	3	n/a	n/a	0	411
2001	232	30	56	80	3	n/a	n/a	0	401
2002	250	43	67	111	5	n/a	n/a	0	476
2003	250	43	67	111	5	n/a	n/a	0	476
2004	242	31	71	123	4	n/a	n/a	0	471
2005	211	36	63	132	5	n/a	n/a	0	447
2006	203	31	60	119	8	n/a	n/a	0	421
2007	222	34	79	168	10	n/a	n/a	1	514
2008	173	18	54	129	7	n/a	n/a	0	381
2009	179	25	47	119	10	2	0	0	382
2010	143	13	38	125	1	2	12	0	334
2011	167	36	45	156	4	3	27	0	438
2012	172	41	40	173	5	2	27	0	460
2013	177	30	52	205	1	2	32	0	499
2014	166	43	55	210	2	2	35	0	513
2015	148	42	51	206	2	2	41	0	492
2016	138	44	46	194	1	1	31	0	455
2017	136	49	37	173	2	8	32	0	437
2018	137	41	45	176	1	5	28	0	433
2019	130	41	50	175	2	5	28	0	431
2020	142	47	41	156	1	8	31	0	426
2021	118	41	49	180	1	3	35	0	427
2022	125	46	45	169	0	2	45	0	432
2023	143	42	42	188	0	1	40	0	456

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Las Posas Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	396	18.0	22.0	n/a
1989	407	19.0	21.4	n/a
1990	425	19.0	22.3	n/a
1991	442	16.5	26.7	n/a
1992	442	16.8	26.3	9
1993	455	20.2	22.5	15.6
1994	456	19.8	23.0	18.9
1995	425	18.8	22.6	21.6
1996	425	18.8	22.6	21.6
1997	422	21.2	19.9	23.5
1998	448	23.0	19.5	24.3
1999	445	26.2	17.0	23.1
2000	411	22.6	18.2	24.3
2001	401	22.0	18.2	23.4
2002	476	23.0	20.7	29.6
2003	476	23.0	20.7	29.6
2004	471	22.3	21.1	35.5
2005	447	21.6	20.7	30.4
2006	421	25.0	16.8	34.2
2007	514	27.3	18.8	36.8
2008	381	26.0	14.7	37.5
2009	382	22.1	15.2	39.8
2010	334	19.0	17.5	47.6
2011	438	n/a	n/a	36.3
2012	460	21.1	21.7	n/a
2013	499	22.0	22.6	44.1
2014	513	21.4	23.9	50.3
2015	492	22.0	22.3	51.6
2016	455	20.0	22.7	54.3
2017	437	19.5	22.3	48.5
2018	433	19.0	22.7	48.5
2019	431	18.3	23.5	51
2020	426	n/a	n/a	45.8
2021	427	16.9	25.1	41
2022	432	19.0	22.7	38.7
2023	456	19.0	24.0	40.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Las Posas Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	396	18.0	22.0	n/a
1989	407	19.0	21.4	n/a
1990	425	19.0	22.3	n/a
1991	442	16.5	26.7	n/a
1992	442	16.8	26.3	9
1993	455	20.2	22.5	15.6
1994	456	19.8	23.0	18.9
1995	425	18.8	22.6	21.6
1996	425	18.8	22.6	21.6
1997	422	21.2	19.9	23.5
1998	448	23.0	19.5	24.3
1999	445	26.2	17.0	23.1
2000	411	22.6	18.2	24.3
2001	401	22.0	18.2	23.4
2002	476	23.0	20.7	29.6
2003	476	23.0	20.7	29.6
2004	471	22.3	21.1	35.5
2005	447	21.6	20.7	30.4
2006	421	25.0	16.8	34.2
2007	514	27.3	18.8	36.8
2008	381	26.0	14.7	37.5
2009	382	22.1	15.2	39.8
2010	334	19.0	17.5	47.6
2011	438	n/a	n/a	36.3
2012	460	21.1	21.7	n/a
2013	499	22.0	22.6	44.1
2014	513	21.4	23.9	50.3
2015	492	22.0	22.3	51.6
2016	455	20.0	22.7	54.3
2017	437	19.5	22.3	48.5
2018	433	19.0	22.7	48.5
2019	431	18.3	23.5	51
2020	426	n/a	n/a	45.8
2021	427	16.9	25.1	41
2022	432	19.0	22.7	38.7
2023	456	19.0	24.0	40.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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