Serving 445 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 96% 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: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Emilie Ritchen Elementary serves the west part of Oxnard, CA, covering an area of approximately 5.6 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emilie Ritchen Elementary School's student population of 445 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
445 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Emilie Ritchen 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 Emilie Ritchen Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#5453 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emilie Ritchen Elementary School's ranking?
Emilie Ritchen Elementary School is ranked #5453 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Emilie Ritchen Elementary School?
445 students attend Emilie Ritchen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Emilie Ritchen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emilie Ritchen Elementary School?
Emilie Ritchen Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower 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.
In what neighborhood is Emilie Ritchen Elementary School located?
Emilie Ritchen Elementary School is located in the Cabrillo neighborhood of Oxnard, CA.
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