KATHERINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Katherine Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Simi Valley Unified school district, located in Simi Valley, CA with about 359 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Katherine 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.

Katherine Elementary School, located at 5455 Katherine St. in Simi Valley, California, is a public elementary school serving students within the Simi Valley Unified School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, providing a foundational education that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive practices and its focus on creating a balanced curriculum that incorporates core subjects alongside character-building activities. Like many schools in the Simi Valley area, Katherine Elementary benefits from an active parent-teacher community that supports various extracurricular programs and events. By prioritizing student engagement and maintaining high academic standards, Katherine Elementary strives to cultivate a positive, safe, and collaborative atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Katherine Elementary at (805) 520-6780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5455 Katherine St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063-4556
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KATHERINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Simi Valley, CA with about 359 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
359
Teachers:
13
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 359 students

White
52.4%
Hispanic/Latino
30.6%
Asian
9.7%
Two or more races
6.1%
Black or African American
1.1%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

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.