Banyan Elementary School

1120 Knollwood Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Banyan Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : Banyan Elementary serves the southwest area of Newbury Park, CA, covering approximately 8.3 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Banyan Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
416 students

Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

Banyan Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Banyan Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#838 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data

65-69%
34%

Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data

73%
47%
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Asian
4%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Hispanic
33%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
56%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
7%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
44%
0.58

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

(22-23)
16.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Banyan Elementary School's ranking?
Banyan Elementary School is ranked #838 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Banyan Elementary School often compared to?
Banyan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cypress Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Banyan Elementary School?
416 students attend Banyan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Banyan Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Banyan Elementary School?
Banyan Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Banyan Elementary School offer ?
Banyan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Banyan Elementary School part of?
Banyan Elementary School is part of Conejo Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : Banyan Elementary serves the southwest area of Newbury Park, CA, covering approximately 8.3 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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