Enrollment
538
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oxnard, CA
Ansgar Larsen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ansgar Larsen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061785002204
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ansgar Larsen Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 32
- elementary schools in Oxnard · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ansgar Larsen Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ansgar Larsen Elementary ranks #4 of 32 elementary schools in Oxnard, CA.
School address
District: Hueneme Elementary · California
NCES ID 061785002204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ansgar Larsen Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ansgar Larsen Elementary
Ansgar Larsen Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Oxnard, California, enrolling 538 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 538 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,165 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #329.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 538 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Oxnard's elementary schools, it stands alongside Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary (895 students): Ansgar Larsen Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.9:1 vs 22.9:1).
Hueneme Elementary also operates Charles Blackstock Junior High (1,239 students) and E. O. Green Junior High (949 students) alongside Ansgar Larsen Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ansgar Larsen Elementary compares
Ansgar Larsen Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,565
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.7%
White 1.7%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.4, Ansgar Larsen Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hueneme Elementary, which includes Ansgar Larsen Elementary.
$16,565
Per student
+0%
vs California
Avg $16,509
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 69.4%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ansgar Larsen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Blackstock Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E. O. Green Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Art Haycox Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fred L. Williams Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Bard Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ansgar Larsen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Oxnard
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary
Standard public school
895 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Driffill Elementary
Standard public school
891 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Kamala Elementary
Standard public school
842 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Rio Del Sol
Standard public school
839 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Curren Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Lemonwood Elementary
Standard public school
808 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~538 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ansgar Larsen Elementary
How many students attend Ansgar Larsen Elementary?
Ansgar Larsen Elementary has 538 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oxnard, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ansgar Larsen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ansgar Larsen Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ansgar Larsen Elementary?
79.6% of students at Ansgar Larsen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ansgar Larsen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ansgar Larsen Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment, in Oxnard, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ansgar Larsen Elementary?
Ansgar Larsen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ansgar Larsen Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oxnard?
By Resource Investment Index, Ansgar Larsen Elementary ranks #4 of 32 elementary schools in Oxnard, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oxnard on the city page.
Is Ansgar Larsen Elementary a good school?
Ansgar Larsen Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hueneme Elementary?
Besides Ansgar Larsen Elementary, Hueneme Elementary also operates Charles Blackstock Junior High (1,239 students), E. O. Green Junior High (949 students), and Art Haycox Elementary (724 students). See the Hueneme Elementary district page for the complete list.
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