Atherwood Elementary

2350 East Greensward St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065

www.atherwood.simivalleyusd.org/

456 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Atherwood Elementary School is a public school located in Simi Valley, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Simi Valley Unified School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth and social development. The campus is situated in a residential neighborhood, often cited by local families for its community-oriented atmosphere and dedicated teaching staff who aim to foster both intellectual curiosity and character building in their students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Atherwood Elementary actively encourages parent involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of the school’s culture. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular programs and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing a balance between rigorous academics and a nurturing social environment, Atherwood strives to prepare its elementary students for the transition to middle school and long-term academic success.

456

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Atherwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	160
Black	5
Asian	43
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
224 (49.1%)
Hispanic
160 (35.1%)
Asian
43 (9.4%)
Two or More
23 (5.0%)
Black
5 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Simi Valley Unified
Phone:	(805)520-6730
Website:	http://www.atherwood.simivalleyusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 103

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Atherwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	103
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Atherwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	214	46.9%
Male	242	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)