Big Springs Elementary

Public K-6

 3401 Big Springs Ave.
       Simi Valley, CA  93063-1399


(805) 520-6710

District: Simi Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1559th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,593 Help


Students who attend Big Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Valley View Middle
High:    Simi Valley High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.9 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.1%
Hispanic:
29.1%
Asian:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33% Help


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Compare Details Big Springs Elementary ranks better than 73.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Simi Valley Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.36. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.1%), Hispanic (29.1%), Asian (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Big Springs Elementary is 25.9. 16 elementary schools in the Simi Valley Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Big Springs Elementary is $5,593. 14 elementary schools in the Simi Valley Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Big Springs Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Springs Elementary 1559th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Big Springs Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Simi Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Simi Valley Unified 628th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Big Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Big Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.33 377th 4809 92.2%
2005 92.03 383rd 4822 92.1%
2006 91.12 428th 4818 91.1%
2007 92.82 359th 5113 93.0%
2008 89.84 487th 5113 90.5%
2009 91.28 404th 5193 92.2%
2010 88.84 512th 5314 90.4%
2011 89.87 433rd 5377 91.9%
2012 89.52 449th 5390 91.7%
2013 90.90 411th 5530 92.6%
2015 91.40 551st 5611 90.2%
2016 89.40 653rd 5614 88.4%
2017 88.42 737th 5692 87.1%
2018 83.34 972nd 5662 82.8%
2019 80.84 1133rd 5789 80.4%
2021 84.69 210th 1417 85.2%
2022 81.17 1138th 5883 80.7%
2023 70.36 1553rd 5848 73.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Big Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.97 1239th 5084 75.6%
2019 54.30 2117th 5173 59.1%
2021 65.60 295th 1110 73.4%
2022 81.74 689th 5264 86.9%
2023 76.37 919th 5355 82.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Big Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.11 1035th 5413 80.9%
2019 81.69 1001st 5492 81.8%
2021 84.52 194th 1267 84.7%
2022 78.15 1192nd 5635 78.8%
2023 64.94 1714th 5595 69.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Big Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.72 893rd 5431 83.6%
2019 76.95 1220th 5510 77.9%
2021 79.96 250th 1272 80.3%
2022 80.77 1079th 5663 80.9%
2023 77.62 1176th 5627 79.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Big Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.45 668th 1071 37.6%
2019 49.76 712th 1149 38.0%
2022 87.66 12th 1154 99.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Big Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.76 659th 4830 86.4%
2019 73.69 980th 4963 80.3%
2022 86.07 505th 5084 90.1%
2023 77.84 834th 5079 83.6%
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Rank History for White students at Big Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.39 1154th 2737 57.8%
2019 60.17 1205th 2834 57.5%
2022 53.95 1341st 2726 50.8%
2023 44.76 1573rd 2659 40.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Big Springs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 466 7 21 39 10 n/a n/a 0 543
1989 476 5 24 31 17 n/a n/a 0 553
1990 451 6 22 34 21 n/a n/a 0 534
1991 438 3 15 35 15 n/a n/a 0 506
1992 450 6 15 28 12 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 439 5 18 41 10 n/a n/a 0 513
1994 413 8 18 34 5 n/a n/a 0 478
1995 390 8 23 33 6 n/a n/a 0 460
1996 390 8 23 33 6 n/a n/a 0 460
1997 414 5 24 37 6 n/a n/a 0 486
1998 457 3 20 36 7 n/a n/a 0 523
1999 463 3 18 38 9 n/a n/a 0 531
2000 467 4 17 45 10 n/a n/a 0 543
2001 475 3 23 48 6 n/a n/a 0 555
2002 481 4 25 54 5 n/a n/a 0 569
2003 481 4 25 54 5 n/a n/a 0 569
2004 500 3 25 48 1 n/a n/a 1 578
2005 507 6 32 50 1 n/a n/a 5 601
2006 534 6 40 58 3 n/a n/a 16 657
2007 506 5 42 75 4 n/a n/a 17 649
2008 488 4 33 68 4 n/a n/a 0 597
2009 489 3 35 65 4 0 25 0 621
2010 472 4 35 75 4 0 14 0 604
2011 489 2 40 93 4 0 13 0 641
2012 485 2 53 103 2 0 17 0 662
2013 462 3 62 110 1 1 22 0 661
2014 444 1 72 116 2 1 30 0 666
2015 426 3 95 125 1 1 31 0 682
2016 388 2 97 128 1 1 37 0 654
2017 352 3 112 130 2 2 40 0 641
2018 336 1 95 126 0 2 44 0 604
2019 322 2 90 136 1 1 43 0 595
2020 302 3 85 142 1 0 33 0 566
2021 273 4 70 139 0 0 36 0 522
2022 257 2 61 140 0 1 35 0 496
2023 262 2 51 136 0 1 15 0 467

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 Big Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 543 19.0 28.5 n/a
1989 553 18.0 30.7 n/a
1990 534 19.0 28.1 n/a
1991 506 19.0 26.6 n/a
1992 511 19.3 26.4 7.6
1993 513 19.0 27.0 10.3
1994 478 18.0 26.6 11.7
1995 460 18.0 25.6 13.7
1996 460 18.0 25.6 13.7
1997 486 21.0 23.1 10.1
1998 523 23.0 22.7 10.3
1999 531 24.0 22.1 7.5
2000 543 27.0 20.1 7
2001 555 28.0 19.8 5.9
2002 569 26.5 21.5 9.1
2003 569 26.5 21.5 9.1
2004 578 27.0 21.4 7.8
2005 601 27.0 22.3 7
2006 657 30.0 21.9 7.8
2007 649 29.0 22.4 7.9
2008 597 29.0 20.6 9.2
2009 621 26.0 22.2 8.5
2010 604 23.0 26.2 8.9
2011 641 n/a n/a 10
2012 662 24.6 26.9 n/a
2013 661 24.2 27.3 9.2
2014 666 24.2 27.5 12.2
2015 682 24.0 28.4 13.3
2016 654 23.0 28.4 15.6
2017 641 23.6 27.1 15.4
2018 604 22.6 26.7 17.1
2019 595 22.8 26.0 17.8
2020 566 n/a n/a 17.3
2021 522 22.2 23.4 19.5
2022 496 19.0 26.1 27.8
2023 467 18.0 25.9 33

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 Big Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 543 19.0 28.5 n/a
1989 553 18.0 30.7 n/a
1990 534 19.0 28.1 n/a
1991 506 19.0 26.6 n/a
1992 511 19.3 26.4 7.6
1993 513 19.0 27.0 10.3
1994 478 18.0 26.6 11.7
1995 460 18.0 25.6 13.7
1996 460 18.0 25.6 13.7
1997 486 21.0 23.1 10.1
1998 523 23.0 22.7 10.3
1999 531 24.0 22.1 7.5
2000 543 27.0 20.1 7
2001 555 28.0 19.8 5.9
2002 569 26.5 21.5 9.1
2003 569 26.5 21.5 9.1
2004 578 27.0 21.4 7.8
2005 601 27.0 22.3 7
2006 657 30.0 21.9 7.8
2007 649 29.0 22.4 7.9
2008 597 29.0 20.6 9.2
2009 621 26.0 22.2 8.5
2010 604 23.0 26.2 8.9
2011 641 n/a n/a 10
2012 662 24.6 26.9 n/a
2013 661 24.2 27.3 9.2
2014 666 24.2 27.5 12.2
2015 682 24.0 28.4 13.3
2016 654 23.0 28.4 15.6
2017 641 23.6 27.1 15.4
2018 604 22.6 26.7 17.1
2019 595 22.8 26.0 17.8
2020 566 n/a n/a 17.3
2021 522 22.2 23.4 19.5
2022 496 19.0 26.1 27.8
2023 467 18.0 25.9 33

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Big Springs Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201295.0%3.0%0.0%2.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%95.0%
201392.0%2.0%0.0%5.0%95.0%98.0%98.0%93.0%95.0%
201496.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%98.0%99.0%97.0%98.0%
201596.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%
201695.0%1.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%99.0%99.0%95.0%96.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201897.0%0.0%1.0%1.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
201997.0%0.0%3.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Big Springs Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,593

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Big Springs Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1133rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1553rd of 5848 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Big Springs Elementary)62.652.6
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Simi Valley Unified)53.746.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Big Springs Elementary)60.452.6
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Simi Valley Unified)57.349.5
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Big Springs Elementary)6357.4
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Simi Valley Unified)54.547.8
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Big Springs Elementary)7060.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Simi Valley Unified)50.246.4
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Big Springs Elementary)80.766.3
 14.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Simi Valley Unified)55.953.5
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Big Springs Elementary)59.836.3
 23.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Simi Valley Unified)39.134.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Big Springs Elementary)55.443.8
 11.7%
   5th Grade Science (Simi Valley Unified)37.137
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Big Springs Elementary)44.725
 19.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Simi Valley Unified)51.545.9
 5.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Big Springs Elementary)54.416.7
 37.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Simi Valley Unified)45.333.2
 12.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students595467
 21.5%
African American22
American Indian10
 100%
Asian9051
 43.3%
Hispanic136136
Pacific Islander11
White322262
 18.6%
Two or More Races4315
 65.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.8%33%
 15.2%


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Students who attend Big Springs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Valley View Middle
High : Simi Valley High

In the 2022-23 school year, 467 students attended Big Springs Elementary.

Big Springs Elementary ranks 1559th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Big Springs Elementary are 56% White, 29% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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