Enrollment
445
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oxnard, CA
Emilie Ritchen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Emilie Ritchen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062922001855
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emilie Ritchen Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools.
- #14 of 32
- elementary schools in Oxnard · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Emilie Ritchen Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emilie Ritchen Elementary ranks #14 of 32 elementary schools in Oxnard, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emilie Ritchen Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emilie Ritchen Elementary
Emilie Ritchen Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Oxnard, California, enrolling 445 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 445 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 2,052 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #861.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Oxnard's elementary schools, it stands alongside Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary (895 students): Emilie Ritchen Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.5:1 vs 22.9:1).
Oxnard also operates R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering (1,027 students) and Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary (895 students) alongside Emilie Ritchen 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 Emilie Ritchen Elementary compares
Emilie Ritchen 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 | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$16,828
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 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 88.5%
White 3.8%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Emilie Ritchen Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxnard, which includes Emilie Ritchen Elementary.
$16,828
Per student
+2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.9%
State 64.8%
Federal 15.2%
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 Emilie Ritchen 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 | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Emilie Ritchen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Emilie Ritchen Elementary
How many students attend Emilie Ritchen Elementary?
Emilie Ritchen Elementary has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oxnard, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emilie Ritchen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Emilie Ritchen Elementary is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 Emilie Ritchen Elementary?
68.3% of students at Emilie Ritchen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emilie Ritchen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Emilie Ritchen Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment, in Oxnard, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emilie Ritchen Elementary?
Emilie Ritchen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Emilie Ritchen Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oxnard?
By Resource Investment Index, Emilie Ritchen Elementary ranks #14 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 Emilie Ritchen Elementary a good school?
Emilie Ritchen Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of 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 Oxnard?
Besides Emilie Ritchen 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.
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