Emilie Ritchen Elementary School

2200 Cabrillo Way
Oxnard, CA 93030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 491 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emilie Ritchen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 24%
  • : 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Emilie Ritchen Elementary School's student population of 491 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
491 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Emilie Ritchen Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
24%
40%
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(18-19)
29%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
89%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
3%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Emilie Ritchen Elementary School often compared to?
Emilie Ritchen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Curren Elementary School, Sierra Linda Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Emilie Ritchen Elementary School?
491 students attend Emilie Ritchen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Emilie Ritchen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emilie Ritchen Elementary School?
Emilie Ritchen Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Emilie Ritchen Elementary School offer ?
Emilie Ritchen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Emilie Ritchen Elementary School part of?
Emilie Ritchen Elementary School is part of Oxnard School District.

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Date
Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School (Min. Day for teachers & students)
June 14, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 24%
  • : 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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