- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oxnard, CA
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering
Federal NCES profile for R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062922004240
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Oxnard · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Oxnard, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering held near 1,038 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.2 → 55.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 062922004240 · Oxnard, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,027 enr · 18.3:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary (895 students)
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering held near 1,038 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.2 → 55.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Lemonwood Elem
Lemonwood Elementary
808 students
What this shows R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering reports 1,027 students on the CCD universe file.
How R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering compares
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering 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 | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,027
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.0%
Asian 3.6%
White 2.4%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering 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 R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Driffill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kamala Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curren Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lemonwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Oxnard
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Charles Blackstock Junior High
Standard public school
1,239 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
E. O. Green Junior High
Standard public school
949 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Ocean View Junior High
Standard public school
700 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences
Standard public school
696 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Middle
Standard public school
637 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design
Standard public school
617 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,027 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering
How many students attend R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering?
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering has 1,027 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oxnard, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,044 (2022-23) → 1,038 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering?
78.3% of students at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering?
The largest demographic group at R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering is Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment, in Oxnard, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering?
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering rank among middle schools in Oxnard?
By Resource Investment Index, R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering ranks #1 of 8 middle 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 middle schools in Oxnard on the city page.
What other schools are in Oxnard?
Besides R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering, Oxnard also operates Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary (895 students), Driffill Elementary (891 students), and Kamala Elementary (842 students). See the Oxnard district page for the complete list.