Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Township Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Township Elementary serves the northern part of Simi Valley, CA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 6.3 square miles, where families typically can reach the school within a 5 to 10-minute drive. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 1.3 miles, with the furthest boundary located 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Township Elementary School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
521 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Rankings
Township Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Township Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2956 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Township Elementary School's ranking?
Township Elementary School is ranked #2956 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Township Elementary School often compared to?
Township Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Susana Elementary School, Big Springs Elementary School, Hollow Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Township Elementary School?
521 students attend Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Township Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Township Elementary School?
Township Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Township Elementary School offer ?
Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Township Elementary School part of?
Township Elementary School is part of Simi Valley Unified School District.
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