Knolls Elementary

Public K-6

 6334 Katherine Rd.
       Simi Valley, CA  93063-4439


(805) 520-6735

District: Simi Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3647th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,800 Help


Students who attend Knolls Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Valley View Middle
High:    Simi Valley High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  224

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.1%
Hispanic:
41.5%
Two or more races:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.2% Help


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Compare Details Knolls Elementary ranks worse than 62.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 14th 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 32.97. (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 Knolls Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Simi Valley Unified School District. Racial makeup is: White (45.1%), Hispanic (41.5%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knolls Elementary is 17.2, which is the 2nd best among 18 elementary schools in the Simi Valley Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knolls Elementary is $7,800, which is the 7th highest among 18 elementary schools in the Simi Valley Unified School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Knolls Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Knolls Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Knolls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.66 679th 4809 85.9%
2005 88.23 580th 4822 88.0%
2006 87.64 608th 4818 87.4%
2007 83.96 800th 5113 84.4%
2008 80.35 956th 5113 81.3%
2009 76.44 1152nd 5193 77.8%
2010 74.92 1238th 5314 76.7%
2011 77.86 1116th 5377 79.2%
2012 62.27 1929th 5390 64.2%
2013 58.76 2184th 5530 60.5%
2015 62.09 1849th 5611 67.0%
2016 53.46 2327th 5614 58.6%
2017 52.07 2438th 5692 57.2%
2018 43.70 2920th 5662 48.4%
2019 37.58 3342nd 5789 42.3%
2021 39.73 784th 1417 44.7%
2022 35.92 3382nd 5883 42.5%
2023 32.97 3637th 5848 37.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Knolls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.00 2360th 5084 53.6%
2019 29.39 3896th 5173 24.7%
2021 15.66 1053rd 1110 5.1%
2022 35.90 3339th 5264 36.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Knolls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.82 2736th 5413 49.5%
2019 34.56 3452nd 5492 37.1%
2021 43.54 645th 1267 49.1%
2022 40.06 2994th 5635 46.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Knolls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.30 2961st 5431 45.5%
2019 37.16 3244th 5510 41.1%
2021 42.66 666th 1272 47.6%
2022 17.02 5025th 5663 11.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Knolls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.31 2334th 4830 51.7%
2019 28.74 3786th 4963 23.7%
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Rank History for White students at Knolls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.08 2236th 2737 18.3%
2019 20.31 2377th 2834 16.1%
2022 2.39 2717th 2726 0.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Saturday, May 4, 2019

Open Quote Knolls is definitely on an upswing. The teachers and principal are incredible. My son loves this school and is excelling. I believe a big problem is that when you put a lot of the responsibility on the parents to check in on aeres and support their kids where they need it, it doesn’t happen in most instances. I am lucky enough to be a stay at home mom and have the time to devote however, I do believe that as parents it is our responsibility to know what’s going on with our kids and help them when and where they may need it. I cannot express enough how much we love knolls. It’s a special little school. And let me also say, you can’t pay for these class sizes. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Knolls Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 360 7 25 56 6 n/a n/a 0 454
1989 331 7 26 53 8 n/a n/a 0 425
1990 302 6 18 39 8 n/a n/a 0 373
1991 281 5 18 33 12 n/a n/a 0 349
1992 279 3 20 31 7 n/a n/a 0 340
1993 305 9 15 36 7 n/a n/a 0 372
1994 273 7 13 40 7 n/a n/a 0 340
1995 265 8 15 45 6 n/a n/a 0 339
1996 265 8 15 45 6 n/a n/a 0 339
1997 300 5 19 47 12 n/a n/a 0 383
1998 323 10 15 50 10 n/a n/a 0 408
1999 329 8 17 55 10 n/a n/a 0 419
2000 327 8 21 49 11 n/a n/a 0 416
2001 341 9 24 47 8 n/a n/a 0 429
2002 340 5 31 66 2 n/a n/a 0 444
2003 340 5 31 66 2 n/a n/a 0 444
2004 342 6 37 62 2 n/a n/a 0 449
2005 363 4 38 75 2 n/a n/a 0 482
2006 348 7 38 82 2 n/a n/a 0 477
2007 314 8 40 98 1 n/a n/a 1 462
2008 326 5 35 104 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2009 330 6 31 99 0 1 3 0 470
2010 343 5 26 94 0 1 1 0 470
2011 340 2 24 82 0 0 2 0 450
2012 317 2 20 85 0 0 6 0 430
2013 271 1 18 86 0 0 10 0 386
2014 242 2 21 85 0 0 10 0 360
2015 208 1 19 88 0 0 11 0 327
2016 162 1 20 86 0 0 12 0 281
2017 143 1 18 81 0 0 10 0 253
2018 112 3 14 85 0 0 11 0 225
2019 85 3 12 78 0 0 13 0 191
2020 78 5 10 88 0 0 12 0 193
2021 85 4 14 81 0 0 10 0 194
2022 93 4 9 98 0 0 13 0 217
2023 101 4 10 93 0 1 15 0 224

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Knolls Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 454 16.0 28.3 n/a
1989 425 17.0 25.0 n/a
1990 373 14.0 26.6 n/a
1991 349 14.0 24.9 n/a
1992 340 14.2 23.9 9.4
1993 372 15.0 24.8 11.3
1994 340 13.0 26.2 17.1
1995 339 13.0 26.1 18.3
1996 339 13.0 26.1 18.3
1997 383 17.0 22.5 15.1
1998 408 18.0 22.7 12
1999 419 19.0 22.1 12.2
2000 416 21.0 19.8 13.2
2001 429 20.0 21.5 13.3
2002 444 21.0 21.1 13.3
2003 444 21.0 21.1 13.3
2004 449 20.0 22.5 14.7
2005 482 21.0 23.0 16.4
2006 477 21.0 22.7 20.1
2007 462 21.0 22.0 23.9
2008 471 23.5 20.0 23.6
2009 470 20.0 21.4 27.2
2010 470 19.0 24.7 32.3
2011 450 n/a n/a 30.7
2012 430 16.0 26.8 n/a
2013 386 15.0 25.7 31.6
2014 360 13.0 27.6 31.9
2015 327 11.0 29.7 32.7
2016 281 10.0 28.1 33.1
2017 253 9.0 28.1 32.8
2018 225 9.0 25.0 40
2019 191 8.9 21.2 40.3
2020 193 n/a n/a 41.5
2021 194 12.0 16.1 39.7
2022 217 11.0 19.7 53
2023 224 13.0 17.2 52.2

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 Knolls Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 454 16.0 28.3 n/a
1989 425 17.0 25.0 n/a
1990 373 14.0 26.6 n/a
1991 349 14.0 24.9 n/a
1992 340 14.2 23.9 9.4
1993 372 15.0 24.8 11.3
1994 340 13.0 26.2 17.1
1995 339 13.0 26.1 18.3
1996 339 13.0 26.1 18.3
1997 383 17.0 22.5 15.1
1998 408 18.0 22.7 12
1999 419 19.0 22.1 12.2
2000 416 21.0 19.8 13.2
2001 429 20.0 21.5 13.3
2002 444 21.0 21.1 13.3
2003 444 21.0 21.1 13.3
2004 449 20.0 22.5 14.7
2005 482 21.0 23.0 16.4
2006 477 21.0 22.7 20.1
2007 462 21.0 22.0 23.9
2008 471 23.5 20.0 23.6
2009 470 20.0 21.4 27.2
2010 470 19.0 24.7 32.3
2011 450 n/a n/a 30.7
2012 430 16.0 26.8 n/a
2013 386 15.0 25.7 31.6
2014 360 13.0 27.6 31.9
2015 327 11.0 29.7 32.7
2016 281 10.0 28.1 33.1
2017 253 9.0 28.1 32.8
2018 225 9.0 25.0 40
2019 191 8.9 21.2 40.3
2020 193 n/a n/a 41.5
2021 194 12.0 16.1 39.7
2022 217 11.0 19.7 53
2023 224 13.0 17.2 52.2

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

Knolls Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201285.0%15.0%0.0%0.0%85.0%85.0%85.0%85.0%85.0%
201385.0%5.0%0.0%10.0%87.0%90.0%95.0%87.0%87.0%
201497.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.0%97.0%
201590.0%3.0%0.0%6.0%94.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%94.0%
201697.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2018≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2019≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
202093.1%0.0%6.9%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,800

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Knolls Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3342nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3637th of 5848 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Knolls Elementary)5039.3
 10.7%
   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 (Knolls Elementary)38.535.7
 2.8%
   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 (Knolls Elementary)37.511.1
 26.4%
   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 (Knolls Elementary)2527.8
 2.8%
   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 (Knolls Elementary)43.935.7
 8.2%
   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 (Knolls Elementary)26.814.3
 12.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Simi Valley Unified)39.134.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Knolls Elementary)34.242.9
 8.7%
   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 (Knolls Elementary)47.626.7
 21%
   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 (Knolls Elementary)23.820
 3.8%
   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 Students191224
 17.3%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian1210
 16.7%
Hispanic7893
 19.2%
Pacific Islander01
White85101
 18.8%
Two or More Races1315
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.3%52.2%
 11.9%


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Students at Knolls Elementary are 45% White, 42% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

Students who attend Knolls Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Valley View Middle
High : Simi Valley High

Knolls Elementary ranks 3647th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 224 students attended Knolls Elementary.


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