Big Springs Elementary

3401 Big Springs Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063

www.bigsprings.simivalleyusd.org/

441 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Big Springs Elementary is a public school located in the suburban community of Simi Valley, California, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Simi Valley Unified School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering a supportive and inclusive campus environment. The school emphasizes early literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic programs, Big Springs Elementary places a strong value on parent and community involvement, which is a hallmark of the local educational culture in Simi Valley. The school features a dedicated staff that utilizes modern teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its students. By promoting a culture of kindness and academic excellence, Big Springs strives to be a cornerstone of the neighborhood, encouraging students to develop both their intellect and their sense of citizenship within the community.

441

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Springs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	149
Black	3
Asian	39
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	2

White
235 (53.3%)
Hispanic
149 (33.8%)
Asian
39 (8.8%)
Two or More
13 (2.9%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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)520-6710
Website:	http://www.bigsprings.simivalleyusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 100

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Big Springs Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Big Springs Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	226	51.2%
Male	215	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)