Banyan Elementary

1120 Knollwood Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320

416 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Banyan Elementary School is a public school located in the suburban community of Newbury Park, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Conejo Valley Unified School District, the school is known for its focus on academic excellence, strong community engagement, and a supportive learning environment. It typically serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Banyan Elementary is noted for its active parent-teacher association and a variety of enrichment programs that foster student participation. The school leverages its location in the scenic Conejo Valley to provide a safe, neighborhood-oriented campus where faculty and staff prioritize personalized instruction. With a commitment to preparing students for middle school success, the school maintains a reputation for being a collaborative space that values both high academic standards and the inclusion of all students.

416

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banyan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	138
Black	1
Asian	18
Two or More	28

White
231 (55.5%)
Hispanic
138 (33.2%)
Two or More
28 (6.7%)
Asian
18 (4.3%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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)498-6641
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 110

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 64