Knolls Elementary

6334 Katherine Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93063

www.knolls.simivalleyusd.org/

224 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Knolls Elementary School is a public school located in the Simi Valley Unified School District, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Situated in a quiet, residential area of Simi Valley, California, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience within a supportive, community-oriented environment. The campus emphasizes character development and academic achievement, often engaging families through active participation in school events and volunteer opportunities.

The school is recognized for its dedicated teaching staff and its commitment to fostering a positive learning culture that promotes both social-emotional growth and core curriculum mastery. With a curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school transitions, Knolls Elementary utilizes local resources and district-wide programs to ensure students meet state standards. For families considering the school, it is valued for its accessible administration and the strong sense of camaraderie among the local student population.

224

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knolls Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	93
Black	4
Asian	10
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	1

White
101 (45.1 %)
Hispanic
93 (41.5 %)
Two or More
15 (6.7 %)
Asian
10 (4.5 %)
Black
4 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Simi Valley Unified
Phone:	(805)520-6735
Website:	http://www.knolls.simivalleyusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 62

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 17