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Norman R. Brekke Elementary School

1400 Mlk Jr. Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Tel: (805) 385-1521
www.oxnardsd.org
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Norman R. Brekke Elementary School serves 579 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 28%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Norman R. Brekke Elementary School's student population of 579 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
579 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
28%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norman R. Brekke Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
43%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norman R. Brekke 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
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Norman R. Brekke Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
11%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Norman R. Brekke Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
82%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Norman R. Brekke Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Norman R. Brekke Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
5%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Norman R. Brekke Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Norman R. Brekke Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Norman R. Brekke Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.32
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Norman R. Brekke Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Norman R. Brekke Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Norman R. Brekke Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Oxnard School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Norman R. Brekke Elementary School often compared to?

Norman R. Brekke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrington 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 40% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Norman R. Brekke Elementary School?

579 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, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Norman R. Brekke Elementary School?

Norman R. Brekke Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break
April 03, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School (Min. Day for teachers & students)
June 16, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 28%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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