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#4748 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 50% in state

Kamala Elementary

Elementary School · Oxnard · Oxnard, CA

An Oxnard elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

1051 South A St., Oxnard, CA 93030

  • Math 17% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 21:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-28.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21:1
District spending per student$19,372
Chronic Absenteeism29.4%

Students at Kamala Elementary score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
26%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
34%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
14%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
16%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
24%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

95.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Kamala 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 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat 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

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
St Anthony SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–80.2 mi214Compare →
Mckinna ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5K–50.5 mi570Compare →
Elm Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.8K–50.7 mi468Compare →
Harrington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1K–50.7 mi506Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Oxnard

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#8 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

Kamala Elementary is listed in Oxnard; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kamala Elementary

Kamala Elementary is a public elementary school in Oxnard, CA, part of Oxnard, serving approximately 882 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,748 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kamala Elementary

What grades does Kamala Elementary serve?

Kamala Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Kamala Elementary?

Kamala Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 882 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kamala Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Kamala Elementary is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kamala Elementary rank in CA?

Kamala Elementary ranks #4,748 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Kamala Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Kamala Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Kamala Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kamala Elementary has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Kamala Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Kamala Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

95.1% of students at Kamala 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 – 8th
Enrollment
882
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ventura County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.4%
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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