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#7632 of 9,539 schools in CA

Elmhurst Elementary

Elementary School · Ventura Unified · Ventura, CA

A Ventura Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

5080 Elmhurst St., Ventura, CA 93003

  • Math 33% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.4:1
District spending per student$16,619
Chronic Absenteeism32.1%

Students at Elmhurst Elementary score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Elmhurst Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,633/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ventura), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$100,300

Median home value

$781,600

Median rent

$2,173/mo

College educated

41%

Homeownership

57.9%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ventura Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.4 mi3Compare →
Homestead (alternative)Enrollment path unverified7.8K–80.5 mi49Compare →
Mound ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1K–51.0 mi525Compare →
Poinsettia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8K–51.0 mi359Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Ventura Unified

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#22 of 27
District spending per student
$16,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elmhurst Elementary is listed in Ventura Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elmhurst Elementary

Elmhurst Elementary is a public elementary school in Ventura, CA, part of Ventura Unified, serving approximately 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,632 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elmhurst Elementary

What grades does Elmhurst Elementary serve?

Elmhurst Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Elmhurst Elementary?

Elmhurst Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmhurst Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Elmhurst Elementary is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elmhurst Elementary rank in CA?

Elmhurst Elementary ranks #7,632 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Elmhurst Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Elmhurst Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Elmhurst Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elmhurst Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Elmhurst Elementary a charter school?

No, Elmhurst Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elmhurst Elementary a Title I school?

No, Elmhurst Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elmhurst Elementary?

73.6% of students at Elmhurst 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
364
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ventura County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.1%
Area population (ZIP 93003)
52,511
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
41.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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