Katherine Elementary

5455 Katherine St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063

www.katherine.simivalleyusd.org/

300 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Katherine Elementary School, located at 5455 Katherine St. in Simi Valley, California, is a public elementary school serving students within the Simi Valley Unified School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, providing a foundational education that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive practices and its focus on creating a balanced curriculum that incorporates core subjects alongside character-building activities. Like many schools in the Simi Valley area, Katherine Elementary benefits from an active parent-teacher community that supports various extracurricular programs and events. By prioritizing student engagement and maintaining high academic standards, Katherine Elementary strives to cultivate a positive, safe, and collaborative atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to reach their full potential.

300

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Katherine Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	138
Black	5
Asian	23
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Hispanic
138 (46.0%)
White
113 (37.7%)
Asian
23 (7.7%)
Two or More
20 (6.7%)
Black
5 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Simi Valley Unified
Phone:	(805)520-6780
Website:	http://www.katherine.simivalleyusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 75

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Katherine Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	33
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Katherine Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	142	47.3%
Male	158	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)