Big Springs Elementary School

3401 Big Springs Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Big Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Big Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Big Springs Elementary School's student population of 496 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
496 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Big Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Springs Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#400 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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57%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Big Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
68%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
12%
12%
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Hispanic
28%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
52%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Big Springs Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Big Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Big Springs Elementary School is ranked #400 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Big Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Big Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vista Elementary School, Atherwood Elementary School, Hollow Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Big Springs Elementary School?
496 students attend Big Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Big Springs Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Springs Elementary School?
Big Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Big Springs Elementary School offer ?
Big Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Big Springs Elementary School part of?
Big Springs Elementary School is part of Simi Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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