Serving 891 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Driffill 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 891 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Driffill Elementary serves the southeast part of Oxnard, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Driffill Elementary School's student population of 891 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
891 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Driffill 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 Driffill 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
#7440 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
White
1%
20%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Driffill Elementary School's ranking?
Driffill Elementary School is ranked #7440 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Driffill Elementary School often compared to?
Driffill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School, Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Driffill Elementary School?
891 students attend Driffill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Driffill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Driffill Elementary School?
Driffill Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Driffill Elementary School offer ?
Driffill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Driffill Elementary School part of?
Driffill Elementary School is part of Oxnard School District.
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