Banyan Elementary School

1120 Knollwood Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Banyan Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Banyan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Banyan Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
412 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Banyan Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Banyan Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#850 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
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67%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Banyan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Banyan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Banyan Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
31%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Banyan Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Banyan Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
58%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Banyan Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Banyan Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Banyan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Banyan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Banyan Elementary School's ranking?
Banyan Elementary School is ranked #850 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Banyan Elementary School often compared to?
Banyan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cypress Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Banyan Elementary School?
412 students attend Banyan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Banyan Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Banyan Elementary School?
Banyan Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Banyan Elementary School offer ?
Banyan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Banyan Elementary School part of?
Banyan Elementary School is part of Conejo Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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