Excellent
#1441 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 15% in state
Red Oak Elementary
Elementary School · Oak Park Unified · Oak Park, CA
An Oak Park Unified elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4857 Rockfield St., Oak Park, CA 91377
- Math 81% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Red Oak Elementary score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 81% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Red Oak 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low94/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$160,484
Median home value
$1,017,100
Median rent
$3,150/mo
College educated
63.2%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91377; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Yerba Buena ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Oak Park IndependentEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 193 | 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.
Oak Park Unified
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,447NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Red Oak Elementary is listed in Oak Park Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Red Oak Elementary
Red Oak Elementary is a public elementary school in Oak Park, CA, part of Oak Park Unified, serving approximately 593 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,441 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Red Oak Elementary
What grades does Red Oak Elementary serve?
Red Oak Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Red Oak Elementary?
Red Oak Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Elementary is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Red Oak Elementary rank in CA?
Red Oak Elementary ranks #1,441 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Red Oak Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Red Oak Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Red Oak Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Oak Elementary has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Red Oak Elementary a charter school?
No, Red Oak Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Red Oak Elementary a Title I school?
No, Red Oak Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Oak Elementary?
9.4% of students at Red Oak 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
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (818) 707-7972
- Area population (ZIP 91377)
- 13,656
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 91377; 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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