Sycamore Canyon

977 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sycamore Canyon School is a public K-8 institution located in the scenic Newbury Park area of Thousand Oaks, California. Serving as part of the Conejo Valley Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its supportive, community-oriented atmosphere. The campus serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, focusing on providing a comprehensive curriculum that transitions students smoothly from their foundational elementary years through the more challenging academic environment of middle school.

Beyond its core academic program, Sycamore Canyon is recognized for fostering a well-rounded student experience that emphasizes social-emotional growth and character development. The school benefits from active parent involvement and a strong extracurricular program, which often includes various clubs, sports, and enrichment activities. With its emphasis on small-community values and a rigorous approach to learning, Sycamore Canyon is consistently viewed as a cornerstone of the Newbury Park educational landscape.

977

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sycamore Canyon
Demographic	Student Count
White	539
Hispanic	108
Black	8
Asian	235
Two or More	79
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
539 (55.2 %)
Asian
235 (24.1 %)
Hispanic
108 (11.1 %)
Two or More
79 (8.1 %)
Black
8 (0.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

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:	Conejo Valley Unified
Phone:	(805)498-1573
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	977
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 106

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 114

Grade 6 132

Grade 7 145

Grade 8 137