Santa Susana Elementary

Public K-6

 4300 Apricot Rd.
       Simi Valley, CA  93063-2317


(805) 520-6765

District: Simi Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4651st of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,557 Help


Students who attend Santa Susana Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Valley View Middle
High:    Simi Valley High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  326

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.8%
White:
19.6%
Asian:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.2% Help


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Compare Details Santa Susana Elementary ranks worse than 79.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 17th 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 22.05. (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: Hispanic (71.8%), White (19.6%), Asian (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Santa Susana Elementary is 15.2, which is the lowest 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 Santa Susana Elementary is $10,557, which is the highest among 18 elementary schools in the Simi Valley Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Santa Susana Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Susana Elementary 4651st of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Santa Susana Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic 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 Santa Susana Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Santa Susana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.85 2064th 4809 57.1%
2005 50.78 2155th 4822 55.3%
2006 53.69 2017th 4818 58.1%
2007 58.83 1883rd 5113 63.2%
2008 50.45 2344th 5113 54.2%
2009 53.90 2250th 5193 56.7%
2010 61.32 1913th 5314 64.0%
2011 56.16 2235th 5377 58.4%
2012 70.08 1529th 5390 71.6%
2013 49.16 2741st 5530 50.4%
2015 22.71 4353rd 5611 22.4%
2016 23.74 4275th 5614 23.9%
2017 28.31 3975th 5692 30.2%
2018 17.70 4872nd 5662 14.0%
2019 19.36 4863rd 5789 16.0%
2021 17.57 1218th 1417 14.0%
2022 16.13 5252nd 5883 10.7%
2023 22.05 4637th 5848 20.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Santa Susana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.33 2293rd 3246 29.4%
2019 38.37 1891st 3275 42.3%
2021 44.66 253rd 602 58.0%
2022 36.98 2041st 3311 38.4%
2023 49.00 1246th 3240 61.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Santa Susana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.37 846th 2416 65.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Santa Susana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.37 4377th 5084 13.9%
2019 29.45 3891st 5173 24.8%
2021 24.22 926th 1110 16.6%
2022 22.56 4456th 5264 15.3%
2023 31.24 3789th 5355 29.2%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Santa Susana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.32 4505th 5413 16.8%
2019 21.39 4511th 5492 17.9%
2021 14.87 1179th 1267 6.9%
2022 15.73 5121st 5635 9.1%
2023 17.34 4921st 5595 12.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Santa Susana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.00 1439th 2128 32.4%
2019 33.56 1604th 2585 37.9%
2021 42.80 126th 293 57.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Santa Susana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.25 4724th 5431 13.0%
2019 22.00 4468th 5510 18.9%
2021 23.17 981st 1272 22.9%
2022 18.10 4919th 5663 13.1%
2023 28.43 3917th 5627 30.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Santa Susana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.20 4165th 4830 13.8%
2019 23.31 4152nd 4963 16.3%
2022 15.97 4749th 5084 6.6%
2023 23.31 4212th 5079 17.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Santa Susana Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 381 7 14 70 9 n/a n/a 0 481
1989 358 5 13 86 6 n/a n/a 0 468
1990 321 9 23 109 5 n/a n/a 0 467
1991 334 7 20 126 3 n/a n/a 0 490
1992 341 10 22 165 5 n/a n/a 0 543
1993 351 9 23 147 2 n/a n/a 0 532
1994 325 5 23 162 2 n/a n/a 0 517
1995 291 2 13 178 3 n/a n/a 0 487
1996 291 2 13 178 3 n/a n/a 0 487
1997 269 6 10 192 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1998 259 7 22 181 1 n/a n/a 0 470
1999 288 13 21 216 2 n/a n/a 0 540
2000 255 10 21 221 3 n/a n/a 0 510
2001 274 9 27 240 4 n/a n/a 0 554
2002 237 5 38 248 2 n/a n/a 1 531
2003 237 5 38 248 2 n/a n/a 1 531
2004 227 2 40 254 1 n/a n/a 1 525
2005 198 1 28 249 0 n/a n/a 1 477
2006 179 2 27 255 0 n/a n/a 6 469
2007 158 2 23 262 0 n/a n/a 7 452
2008 148 2 18 252 n/a n/a n/a 0 420
2009 147 2 18 242 0 1 19 0 429
2010 117 4 25 241 1 1 1 0 390
2011 111 4 18 255 4 0 1 0 393
2012 94 4 15 238 4 0 5 0 360
2013 70 3 19 250 3 0 6 0 351
2014 61 4 18 237 1 0 7 0 328
2015 63 3 13 229 0 2 12 0 322
2016 64 3 14 261 0 2 9 0 353
2017 61 1 7 244 0 0 5 0 318
2018 64 1 10 239 0 0 16 0 330
2019 51 1 11 220 0 0 11 0 294
2020 66 1 14 225 0 0 10 0 316
2021 70 1 6 223 0 0 13 0 313
2022 62 1 9 226 0 0 9 0 307
2023 64 0 22 234 1 0 5 0 326

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 Santa Susana Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 481 15.5 31.0 n/a
1989 468 17.0 27.5 n/a
1990 467 18.0 25.9 n/a
1991 490 18.0 27.2 n/a
1992 543 18.3 29.6 36.5
1993 532 20.0 26.6 35.5
1994 517 20.0 25.8 40
1995 487 19.0 25.6 40.7
1996 487 19.0 25.6 40.7
1997 477 23.0 20.7 41.9
1998 470 22.0 21.4 46.2
1999 540 25.0 21.6 44.6
2000 510 24.0 21.3 47.1
2001 554 28.0 19.8 45.7
2002 531 27.0 19.7 52.3
2003 531 27.0 19.7 52.3
2004 525 25.0 21.0 51
2005 477 22.0 21.7 50
2006 469 22.0 21.3 61.1
2007 452 21.0 21.5 56.9
2008 420 23.0 18.3 57.6
2009 429 20.0 19.5 59
2010 390 18.0 21.6 65.4
2011 393 n/a n/a 69.5
2012 360 16.5 21.8 n/a
2013 351 17.0 20.6 74.6
2014 328 15.0 21.8 79
2015 322 15.0 21.4 72
2016 353 16.0 22.0 71.4
2017 318 16.0 19.8 72.3
2018 330 17.0 19.4 69.4
2019 294 17.0 17.2 69.7
2020 316 n/a n/a 66.8
2021 313 21.6 14.4 57.8
2022 307 15.0 20.4 63.5
2023 326 21.3 15.2 55.2

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 Santa Susana Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 481 15.5 31.0 n/a
1989 468 17.0 27.5 n/a
1990 467 18.0 25.9 n/a
1991 490 18.0 27.2 n/a
1992 543 18.3 29.6 36.5
1993 532 20.0 26.6 35.5
1994 517 20.0 25.8 40
1995 487 19.0 25.6 40.7
1996 487 19.0 25.6 40.7
1997 477 23.0 20.7 41.9
1998 470 22.0 21.4 46.2
1999 540 25.0 21.6 44.6
2000 510 24.0 21.3 47.1
2001 554 28.0 19.8 45.7
2002 531 27.0 19.7 52.3
2003 531 27.0 19.7 52.3
2004 525 25.0 21.0 51
2005 477 22.0 21.7 50
2006 469 22.0 21.3 61.1
2007 452 21.0 21.5 56.9
2008 420 23.0 18.3 57.6
2009 429 20.0 19.5 59
2010 390 18.0 21.6 65.4
2011 393 n/a n/a 69.5
2012 360 16.5 21.8 n/a
2013 351 17.0 20.6 74.6
2014 328 15.0 21.8 79
2015 322 15.0 21.4 72
2016 353 16.0 22.0 71.4
2017 318 16.0 19.8 72.3
2018 330 17.0 19.4 69.4
2019 294 17.0 17.2 69.7
2020 316 n/a n/a 66.8
2021 313 21.6 14.4 57.8
2022 307 15.0 20.4 63.5
2023 326 21.3 15.2 55.2

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

Santa Susana Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201271.0%0.0%2.0%27.0%73.0%93.0%89.0%73.0%93.0%
201383.0%0.0%0.0%17.0%93.0%93.0%90.0%90.0%95.0%
201497.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201588.0%2.0%0.0%10.0%90.0%92.0%94.0%88.0%90.0%
201661.0%0.0%0.0%39.0%67.0%89.0%100.0%64.0%69.0%
201793.0%0.0%0.0%7.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201993.0%2.0%5.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%95.0%95.0%
202097.2%0.0%2.8%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,557

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Santa Susana Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4863rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4637th of 5848 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Susana Elementary)11.928.6
 16.7%
   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 (Santa Susana Elementary)27.928.9
 0.9%
   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 (Santa Susana Elementary)27.328.2
 0.9%
   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 (Santa Susana Elementary)31.129
 2.2%
   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 (Santa Susana Elementary)39.328.2
 11.1%
   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 (Santa Susana Elementary)28.610.3
 18.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Simi Valley Unified)39.134.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Santa Susana Elementary)2515.4
 9.6%
   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 (Santa Susana Elementary)21.913.3
 8.5%
   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 (Santa Susana Elementary)12.515.6
 3.1%
   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 Students294326
 10.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian01
Asian1122
 100%
Hispanic220234
 6.4%
Pacific Islander00
White5164
 25.5%
Two or More Races115
 54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.7%55.2%
 14.5%


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Students who attend Santa Susana Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Valley View Middle
High : Simi Valley High

Students at Santa Susana Elementary are 72% Hispanic, 20% White, 7% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 326 students attended Santa Susana Elementary.

Santa Susana Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.7% of California elementary schools.


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