Below Average
#7457 of 9,539 schools in CA
Rio Lindo Elementary
Elementary School · Rio Elementary · Oxnard, CA
A Rio Elementary elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2131 Snow Ave., Oxnard, CA 93036
- Math 19% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rio Lindo Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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
74.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rio Lindo 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$100,482
Median home value
$648,800
Median rent
$2,199/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
51.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93036; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Real ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 753 | Compare → |
| Norman R. Brekke ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Peppermint JunctionPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Peppermint JunctionPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 53 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rio Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,362NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rio Lindo Elementary is listed in Rio Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rio Lindo Elementary
Rio Lindo Elementary is a public elementary school in Oxnard, CA, part of Rio Elementary, serving approximately 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,457 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rio Lindo Elementary
What grades does Rio Lindo Elementary serve?
Rio Lindo Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rio Lindo Elementary?
Rio Lindo Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Lindo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Lindo Elementary is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rio Lindo Elementary rank in CA?
Rio Lindo Elementary ranks #7,457 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rio Lindo Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rio Lindo Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Rio Lindo Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rio Lindo Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rio Lindo Elementary a charter school?
No, Rio Lindo Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rio Lindo Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rio Lindo Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rio Lindo Elementary?
74.5% of students at Rio Lindo 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
- 415
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (805) 485-3113
- Area population (ZIP 93036)
- 47,938
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
Official sources & links
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 93036; 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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