Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School

3300 West Via Marina Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Christa McAuliffe Elementary serves the southwest part of Oxnard, CA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School's student population of 476 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
476 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5483 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

29%
34%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

34%
47%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
81%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White
8%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
92%
0.34

Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
40.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School's ranking?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is ranked #5483 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School often compared to?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary School, Driffill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?
476 students attend Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School offer ?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School part of?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is part of Oxnard School District.
In what neighborhood is Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School located?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is located in the Via Marina neighborhood of Oxnard, CA.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Christa McAuliffe Elementary serves the southwest part of Oxnard, CA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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