- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oxnard, CA
Norman R. Brekke Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Norman R. Brekke Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062922007476
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norman R. Brekke Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 32
- elementary schools in Oxnard · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Norman R. Brekke Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norman R. Brekke Elementary ranks #7 of 32 elementary schools in Oxnard, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Norman R. Brekke Elementary held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 062922007476 · Oxnard, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 20.9:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering (1,027 students)
Norman R. Brekke Elementary held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Norman R. Brekke 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
Norman R. Brekke Elementary
585 students
What this shows Norman R. Brekke Elementary reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norman R. Brekke Elementary compares
Norman R. Brekke 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.7%
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 585 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.5%
Asian 9.9%
White 3.9%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Norman R. Brekke 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 Norman R. Brekke Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Driffill Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kamala Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curren Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norman R. Brekke 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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norman R. Brekke Elementary
How many students attend Norman R. Brekke Elementary?
Norman R. Brekke Elementary has 585 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oxnard, CA. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norman R. Brekke Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Norman R. Brekke Elementary is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Norman R. Brekke Elementary?
56.3% of students at Norman R. Brekke Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norman R. Brekke Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Norman R. Brekke Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment, in Oxnard, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norman R. Brekke Elementary?
Norman R. Brekke Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Norman R. Brekke Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oxnard?
By Resource Investment Index, Norman R. Brekke Elementary ranks #7 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 Norman R. Brekke 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.