- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oxnard, CA
Rio Lindo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rio Lindo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063276005090
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Lindo Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 32
- elementary schools in Oxnard · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Lindo Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Lindo Elementary ranks #2 of 32 elementary schools in Oxnard, CA.
School address
District: Rio Elementary · California
NCES ID 063276005090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Rio Lindo Elementary held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 063276005090 · Oxnard, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 21.3:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Del Sol (839 students)
Rio Lindo Elementary held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rio Lindo Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rio Del Sol
Rio Del Sol
839 students
- Rio Real Eleme
Rio Real Elementary
794 students
- Rio Vista Midd
Rio Vista Middle
637 students
- Rio Del Valle
Rio Del Valle Middle
569 students
- Rio Rosales
Rio Rosales
557 students
- This school
Rio Lindo Elementary
405 students
What this shows Rio Lindo Elementary reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Lindo Elementary compares
Rio Lindo 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$18,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 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 93.8%
White 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Rio Lindo Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rio Elementary reports $18,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rio Lindo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Del Sol | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Real Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Del Valle Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Rosales | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Lindo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Lindo Elementary
How many students attend Rio Lindo Elementary?
Rio Lindo Elementary has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oxnard, CA. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Lindo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Lindo Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Rio Lindo Elementary?
63.7% of students at Rio Lindo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Lindo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rio Lindo Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment, in Oxnard, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Lindo Elementary?
Rio Lindo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Rio Lindo Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oxnard?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Lindo Elementary ranks #2 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 Rio Elementary?
Besides Rio Lindo Elementary, Rio Elementary also operates Rio Del Sol (839 students), Rio Real Elementary (794 students), and Rio Vista Middle (637 students). See the Rio Elementary district page for the complete list.