Enrollment
451
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oxnard, CA
Julien Hathaway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Julien Hathaway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061785002200
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julien Hathaway Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #28 of 32
- elementary schools in Oxnard · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Julien Hathaway Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julien Hathaway Elementary ranks #28 of 32 elementary schools in Oxnard, CA.
School address
District: Hueneme Elementary · California
NCES ID 061785002200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Julien Hathaway Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Julien Hathaway Elementary
Julien Hathaway Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Oxnard, California, enrolling 451 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.2% of students qualify for free meals, 50% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,910 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,294.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 451 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Oxnard's elementary schools, it stands alongside Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary (895 students): Julien Hathaway Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.7:1 vs 22.9:1).
Hueneme Elementary also operates Charles Blackstock Junior High (1,239 students) and E. O. Green Junior High (949 students) alongside Julien Hathaway 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 Julien Hathaway Elementary compares
Julien Hathaway 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.6%
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 451 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 94.7%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 1.8%
White 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Julien Hathaway 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 Julien Hathaway 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 Julien Hathaway Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Blackstock Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E. O. Green Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Art Haycox Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fred L. Williams Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richard Bard Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julien Hathaway 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 (~451 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Julien Hathaway Elementary
How many students attend Julien Hathaway Elementary?
Julien Hathaway Elementary has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oxnard, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julien Hathaway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Julien Hathaway Elementary is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Julien Hathaway Elementary?
83.2% of students at Julien Hathaway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julien Hathaway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Julien Hathaway Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment, in Oxnard, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julien Hathaway Elementary?
Julien Hathaway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Julien Hathaway Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oxnard?
By Resource Investment Index, Julien Hathaway Elementary ranks #28 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 Julien Hathaway Elementary a good school?
Julien Hathaway Elementary earns 21/100 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 Julien Hathaway 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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