ATHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Atherwood Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Simi Valley Unified school district, located in Simi Valley, CA with about 520 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 19 teachers, Atherwood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Atherwood Elementary School is a public school located in Simi Valley, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Simi Valley Unified School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth and social development. The campus is situated in a residential neighborhood, often cited by local families for its community-oriented atmosphere and dedicated teaching staff who aim to foster both intellectual curiosity and character building in their students.
Beyond its core curriculum, Atherwood Elementary actively encourages parent involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of the school’s culture. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular programs and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing a balance between rigorous academics and a nurturing social environment, Atherwood strives to prepare its elementary students for the transition to middle school and long-term academic success.
For more information, contact Atherwood Elementary at (805) 520-6730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Simi Valley, CA 93065-1430
(805) 520-6730
ATHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Simi Valley, CA with about 520 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Simi Valley Unified
- Total Students:
- 520
- Teachers:
- 19
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 520 students
- White
- 50.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.0%
- Asian
- 14.0%
- Two or more races
- 9.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 54.0%
- Male
- 46.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.