Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laguna Vista 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Laguna Vista Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Oxnard, CA, covering approximately 89.4 square miles. The average drive time to the school is 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laguna Vista Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
351 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Laguna Vista 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 Laguna Vista Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#6795 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 Laguna Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Laguna Vista Elementary School is ranked #6795 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Laguna Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Laguna Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mar Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Laguna Vista Elementary School?
351 students attend Laguna Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Laguna Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laguna Vista Elementary School?
Laguna Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Laguna Vista Elementary School offer ?
Laguna Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Laguna Vista Elementary School part of?
Laguna Vista Elementary School is part of Ocean View School District.
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