Ladera STARS Academy

1211 Calle Almendro
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

312 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ladera Elementary School is a public school located in the Conejo Valley Unified School District in Thousand Oaks, California. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its supportive, community-oriented atmosphere. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating core curriculum subjects with enrichment programs that encourage student participation and personal growth.

The school is noted for its picturesque setting and its active parent involvement, which helps foster a collaborative environment between families and faculty. Ladera Elementary prioritizes creating a safe and inclusive campus culture, focusing on the social-emotional development of its students alongside traditional academic benchmarks. By leveraging resources within the Conejo Valley community, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

312

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ladera STARS Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	120
Black	8
Asian	13
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
140 (44.9%)
Hispanic
120 (38.5%)
Two or More
30 (9.6%)
Asian
13 (4.2%)
Black
8 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Conejo Valley Unified
Phone:	(805)492-3565
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 70

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 52