- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oxnard, CA
Ramona Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ramona Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062922008665
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ramona Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #17 of 32
- elementary schools in Oxnard · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ramona Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ramona Elementary ranks #17 of 32 elementary schools in Oxnard, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Ramona Elementary held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 062922008665 · Oxnard, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 23.7:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering (1,027 students)
Ramona Elementary held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ramona 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
Ramona Elementary
568 students
What this shows Ramona Elementary reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ramona Elementary compares
Ramona 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 36% | - | - |
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.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
28.7%
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 568 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.4, Ramona 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 Ramona Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Driffill Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kamala Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curren Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ramona 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 (~568 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ramona Elementary
How many students attend Ramona Elementary?
Ramona Elementary has 568 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oxnard, CA. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramona Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramona 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 Ramona Elementary?
90.8% of students at Ramona Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ramona Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ramona Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 99.8% of enrollment, in Oxnard, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramona Elementary?
Ramona Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Ramona Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oxnard?
By Resource Investment Index, Ramona Elementary ranks #17 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 Ramona 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.