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Del Rio Elementary
Elementary School · Oceanside Unified
5200 North River Rd., Oceanside, CA 92057
Enrollment
371
Student-Teacher
24.7:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
371
Student-Teacher
24.7:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,457 of 9,539
In Oceanside
#15 of 28
public schools
In district
#11 of 23
Oceanside Unified
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About Del Rio Elementary
Del Rio Elementary is a public elementary school in Oceanside, CA, part of Oceanside Unified. Del Rio Elementary serves approximately 371 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Del Rio Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,457 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Del Rio Elementary show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 5.6
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Del Rio Elementary runs 24.7:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
36% of students at Del Rio Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Del Rio Elementary — Students at Del Rio Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.5/10.
How Del Rio Elementary Compares
See how Del Rio Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
5200 North River Rd., Oceanside, CA 92057
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Del Rio Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Scholarship Prep - Oceanside (rated 7.9/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Empresa Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Vista), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Libby Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Oceanside, see our Oceanside schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bonsall West Elementary Oceanside | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| PEPPERTREE MONTESSORI Oceanside | 0.8 mi | — |
| Libby Elementary Oceanside | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Cesar Chavez Middle Oceanside | 1.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Alamosa Park Elementary Vista | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| Roosevelt Middle Vista | 1.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Nichols Elementary Oceanside | 1.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Mission Vista High Vista | 1.8 mi | 8.6 |
| Empowered Academics Oceanside | 1.9 mi | — |
| Scholarship Prep - Oceanside Oceanside | 2.1 mi | 7.9 |
| Empresa Elementary Vista | 2.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Louise Foussat Elementary Oceanside | 2.3 mi | 3.3 |
| Ivey Ranch Elementary Oceanside | 2.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Mission Meadows Elementary Vista | 2.3 mi | 5.0 |
| El Camino High Oceanside | 2.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Oceanside | 3.0 mi | 6.4 |
| T.H.E Leadership Academy Vista | 3.0 mi | 5.3 |
| SIATech Oceanside | 3.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Pacific View Charter Oceanside | 3.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Coastal Academy Charter Escondido | 3.4 mi | 8.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92057 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$106,421
Median Home Value
$691,900
Median Rent
$2,457/mo
Population
57,994
College Educated
32.2%
Homeownership
68.7%
Avg Commute
32.2 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Median Age
37.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Del Rio Elementary
What grades does Del Rio Elementary serve?
Del Rio Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Del Rio Elementary?
Del Rio Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Rio Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Rio Elementary is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Del Rio Elementary rank in CA?
Del Rio Elementary ranks #6,457 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Del Rio Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Del Rio Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Del Rio Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Del Rio Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Del Rio Elementary a charter school?
No, Del Rio Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Del Rio Elementary a Title I school?
No, Del Rio Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Del Rio Elementary?
80.9% of students at Del Rio Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (760) 901-7300
Resources & Links
District
Oceanside Unified- District Enrollment
- 15,297
- Schools in District
- 23
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,136
- District Rank
- #11 of 23
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