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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education this year?
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Enrollment
455
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VENTURA CHARTER SCHOOL OF ARTS AND GLOBAL EDUCATION DISTRICT·NCES 060219311829
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education
2060 Cameron St., Ventura, CA 93001 · (805) 648-5503 · Ventura County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY12-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL455 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
22.6:1
20 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
170 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 59 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 52 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 54 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 52 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 55 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 57 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 39 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 50 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 37 | 8% |
This year's kindergarten class (59) is 59% larger than its 8th grade class (37).
Student demographics
60%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education this school | 455 | 37.4% | N/A |
| Ocean Knoll Elementary Encinitas | 479 | 37.0% | 58.6% |
| Washington Elementary Santa Barbara | 477 | 41.1% | 58.7% |
| James Dukes Elementary Ramona | 502 | 39.2% | 58.0% |
| Marguerite Hahn Elementary Rohnert Park | 478 | 40.0% | 49.0% |
| Big Springs Elementary Simi Valley | 441 | 35.1% | 57.8% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Ventura County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 455 | #2,959 of 5,915 | #55 of 130 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.6:1 | #2,655 of 5,352 | #73 of 124 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.7% | #1,864 of 5,354 | #29 of 124 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.4% | #4,448 of 5,625 | #95 of 127 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
455
+23 (+5%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
22.6:1
was 22.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 455 | 20.2 | 22.6:1 | 37% (170) |
| 2023-24 | 449 | 21.1 | 21.2:1 | 30% (134) |
| 2022-23 | 431 | 19.4 | 22.3:1 | 35% (152) |
| 2020-21 | 432 | 19 | 22.7:1 | 35% (152) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education.
About Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education
At 2060 Cameron St. in Ventura, California, Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education operates as a mid-sized elementary school. It enrolls 455 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are kindergarten through 8.
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education is run by Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education District.
The largest group at Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education is White students, at 52%. The remaining students are 35% Hispanic and 11% multiracial. Ventura County residents are about 52% White, a similar share. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education scores 60%.
The school's 20.2 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.6:1. That is in line with the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Income data for the school show 37% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Ventura County average 59%.
American Community Survey estimates for Ventura County show that median household income comes to about $109,797, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Ventura County counts 238 public schools with about 147,841 students.
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education is less than a tenth of a mile from De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts, its nearest public school. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education falls in the City: Mid-size locale category, used for schools inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000. Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education is run as a public charter school.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education had a net gain of 23 students, or 5%.
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Ventura County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
837,469
Census ACS
Median income
$109,797
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
238
147,841 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Ventura
- Ventura HighHigh · 1,939 students
- Buena HighHigh · 1,585 students
- Foothill Technology HighHigh · 951 students
- Cabrillo MiddleMiddle · 936 students
- Balboa MiddleMiddle · 845 students
- Anacapa MiddleMiddle · 592 students
Nearby schools
- De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts0.0 mi · 577
- E. P. Foster Elementary0.5 mi · 299
- Sheridan Way Elementary1.1 mi · 325
- Lincoln Elementary1.5 mi · 202
- Cabrillo Middle1.7 mi · 936
- Ventura High2.1 mi · 1,939
Frequently asked questions
About Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global EducationHow many students attend Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education?
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education enrolls approximately 455 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education serve?
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education?
Approximately 22.6:1 students per teacher at Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education.
What is the student diversity at Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education?
Student demographics at Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education are roughly 52% White, 35% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education?
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education is overseen by Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education District in Ventura County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.