Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Norman R. Brekke Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher 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 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: 585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Norman R. Brekke Elementary serves the northeast part of Oxnard, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norman R. Brekke Elementary School's student population of 585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
585 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Norman R. Brekke Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norman R. Brekke Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#2776 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
82%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Norman R. Brekke Elementary School's ranking?
Norman R. Brekke Elementary School is ranked #2776 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Norman R. Brekke Elementary School often compared to?
Norman R. Brekke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrington Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Norman R. Brekke Elementary School?
585 students attend Norman R. Brekke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Norman R. Brekke Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norman R. Brekke Elementary School?
Norman R. Brekke Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Norman R. Brekke Elementary School offer ?
Norman R. Brekke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Norman R. Brekke Elementary School part of?
Norman R. Brekke Elementary School is part of Oxnard School District.
In what neighborhood is Norman R. Brekke Elementary School located?
Norman R. Brekke Elementary School is located in the West Village neighborhood of Oxnard, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in West Village.
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