- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 5.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oxnard, CA
Providence
Federal NCES profile for Providence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069104709258
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Providence earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 50
- public schools in Oxnard · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.8:1
- small classes for California
- 91.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Providence has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Providence ranks #1 of 50 public schools in Oxnard, CA.
School address
District: Ventura County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069104709258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Providence grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (+44.4%).
Teacher FTE held 6.1 → 6.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 069104709258 · Oxnard, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 5.8:1 · 91.7% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Ventura County Special Education (231 students)
Providence grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (+44.4%). Teacher FTE held 6.1 → 6.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Providence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ventura County
Ventura County Special Education
231 students
- Triton Academy 84
Triton Academy
84 students
- Phoenix 76
Phoenix
76 students
- Gateway Commun 69
Gateway Community
69 students
- This school 35
Providence
35 students
What this shows Providence reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How Providence compares
Providence is a growing 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 | 5.8:1 | ▼ 73% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.7% | ▲ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.8:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
5.8:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.1%
White 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.6, Providence is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
How Providence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura County Special Education | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Triton Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phoenix | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gateway Community | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Providence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide other 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 (~35 students)
Frequently asked questions about Providence
How many students attend Providence?
Providence has 35 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Oxnard, CA. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 52 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence?
The student-teacher ratio at Providence is 5.8:1, which is 73% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% lower 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 Providence?
91.7% of students at Providence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Providence?
The largest demographic group at Providence is Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment, in Oxnard, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Providence?
Providence has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Providence rank among public schools in Oxnard?
By Resource Investment Index, Providence ranks #1 of 50 public 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 public schools in Oxnard on the city page.
What other schools are in Ventura County Office of Education?
Besides Providence, Ventura County Office of Education also operates Ventura County Special Education (231 students), Triton Academy (84 students), and Phoenix (76 students). See the Ventura County Office of Education district page for the complete list.