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#3968 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 42% in state
Emilie Ritchen Elementary
Elementary School · Oxnard · Oxnard, CA
An Oxnard elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1051 South A St., Oxnard, CA 93030
- Math 31% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emilie Ritchen Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 34% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Emilie Ritchen 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,500/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oxnard), 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
$90,067
Median home value
$639,800
Median rent
$1,853/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
45.5%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurgood Marshall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 691 | Compare → |
| Curren ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 884 | Compare → |
| Sierra Linda ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Juan Lagunas Soria ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 885 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Oxnard
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #5 of 20
- District spending per student
- $19,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emilie Ritchen Elementary is listed in Oxnard; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emilie Ritchen Elementary
Emilie Ritchen Elementary is a public elementary school in Oxnard, CA, part of Oxnard, serving approximately 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,968 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emilie Ritchen Elementary
What grades does Emilie Ritchen Elementary serve?
Emilie Ritchen Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Emilie Ritchen Elementary?
Emilie Ritchen Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emilie Ritchen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Emilie Ritchen Elementary is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emilie Ritchen Elementary rank in CA?
Emilie Ritchen Elementary ranks #3,968 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Emilie Ritchen Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Emilie Ritchen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Emilie Ritchen Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emilie Ritchen Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Emilie Ritchen Elementary a charter school?
No, Emilie Ritchen Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emilie Ritchen Elementary a Title I school?
No, Emilie Ritchen Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emilie Ritchen Elementary?
82.8% of students at Emilie Ritchen 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
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (805) 385-1572
- Area population (ZIP 93030)
- 58,573
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 93030; 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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