Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts

www.pleasantvalleysd.org/losprimeros

556 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts, located in Camarillo, California, is a specialized K-8 magnet school within the Pleasant Valley School District. The school is distinguished by its unique thematic approach to education, which integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong emphasis on both the sciences and the fine arts. By balancing these disciplines, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to think critically, creatively solve problems, and excel in a diverse range of academic environments.

The school is known for its collaborative, project-based learning model that encourages students to connect abstract concepts to real-world applications. Beyond its core curriculum, Los Primeros fosters a supportive community atmosphere, often engaging parents and the local community in the educational process. With its focus on developing the "whole child," the school provides students with a dynamic, inquiry-based educational experience designed to spark curiosity and build a strong foundation for high school and beyond.

556

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	186
Black	7
Asian	69
Two or More	60

White
234 (42.1 %)
Hispanic
186 (33.5 %)
Asian
69 (12.4 %)
Two or More
60 (10.8 %)
Black
7 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pleasant Valley
Phone:	(805)383-5330
Website:	http://www.pleasantvalleysd.org/losprimeros
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 52