- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oxnard, CA
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Christa Mcauliffe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062922009598
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #21 of 32
- elementary schools in Oxnard · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary ranks #21 of 32 elementary schools in Oxnard, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 062922009598 · Oxnard, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 19:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering (1,027 students)
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R.J. Frank Aca
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering
1,027 students
- Juan Lagunas S
Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary
895 students
- Driffill Eleme
Driffill Elementary
891 students
- Kamala Element
Kamala Elementary
842 students
- Curren Element
Curren Elementary
817 students
- This school
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
476 students
What this shows Christa Mcauliffe Elementary reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christa Mcauliffe Elementary compares
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.8%
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
$19,370
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.1%
White 8.0%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oxnard reports $19,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christa Mcauliffe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Driffill Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kamala Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curren Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christa Mcauliffe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has 476 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oxnard, CA. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% 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 Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
61.0% of students at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Oxnard, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Christa Mcauliffe Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oxnard?
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary ranks #21 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.
What other schools are in Oxnard?
Besides Christa Mcauliffe Elementary, Oxnard also operates R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering (1,027 students), Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary (895 students), and Driffill Elementary (891 students). See the Oxnard district page for the complete list.