Kamala Elementary School

634 W. Kamala St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
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Bottom 50%
Serving 998 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kamala 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher 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 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 998 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 17%
  • : 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kamala Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Kamala Elementary School's student population of 998 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
998 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Kamala Elementary School is 0.04, 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
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
17%
40%
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(18-19)
32%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kamala Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
98%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Kamala Elementary School often compared to?
Kamala Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julien Hathaway Elementary School, Art Haycox Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Kamala Elementary School?
998 students attend Kamala Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Kamala Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kamala Elementary School?
Kamala Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kamala Elementary School offer ?
Kamala Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kamala Elementary School part of?
Kamala Elementary School is part of Oxnard School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
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-8
  • Enrollment: 998 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 17%
  • : 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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