- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oxnard, CA
Kamala Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kamala Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062922004508
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kamala Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #12 of 32
- elementary schools in Oxnard · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kamala Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kamala Elementary ranks #12 of 32 elementary schools in Oxnard, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Kamala Elementary shrank from 952 students in 2022-23 to 882 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 062922004508 · Oxnard, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
842 enr · 20.5:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering (1,027 students)
Kamala Elementary shrank from 952 students in 2022-23 to 882 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Kamala 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
- This school
Kamala Elementary
842 students
- Curren Element
Curren Elementary
817 students
- Lemonwood Elem
Lemonwood Elementary
808 students
What this shows Kamala Elementary reports 842 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kamala Elementary compares
Kamala Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.0%
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 842 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.3%
White 1.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Kamala 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 Kamala Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Driffill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curren Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemonwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kamala 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
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
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
Rio Real Elementary
Standard public school
794 students 24.8:1 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 (~842 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kamala Elementary
How many students attend Kamala Elementary?
Kamala Elementary has 842 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oxnard, CA. CCD year-over-year: 952 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kamala Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kamala Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Kamala Elementary?
86.6% of students at Kamala Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kamala Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kamala Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment, in Oxnard, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kamala Elementary?
Kamala Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Kamala Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oxnard?
By Resource Investment Index, Kamala Elementary ranks #12 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 Kamala 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.