Serving 817 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Curren 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 817 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Curren Elementary serves the east part of Oxnard, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Curren Elementary School's student population of 817 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
817 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Motto
Enriching Youth via Environmental Studies
School Rankings
Curren 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 Curren Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8014 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curren Elementary School's ranking?
Curren Elementary School is ranked #8014 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Curren Elementary School often compared to?
Curren Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Linda Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Curren Elementary School?
817 students attend Curren Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Curren Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Curren Elementary School?
Curren Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Curren Elementary School offer ?
Curren Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Curren Elementary School part of?
Curren Elementary School is part of Oxnard School District.
In what neighborhood is Curren Elementary School located?
Curren Elementary School is located in the Carriage Square neighborhood of Oxnard, CA.
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