- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oxnard, CA
Sierra Linda Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Linda Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062922004515
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Linda Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #14 of 32
- elementary schools in Oxnard · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- small classes for California
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Linda Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Linda Elementary ranks #14 of 32 elementary schools in Oxnard, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Sierra Linda Elementary shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 062922004515 · Oxnard, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 17.5:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering (1,027 students)
Sierra Linda Elementary shrank from 523 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sierra Linda 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
Sierra Linda Elementary
455 students
What this shows Sierra Linda Elementary reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Linda Elementary compares
Sierra Linda Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.1%
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.2%
White 3.1%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Sierra Linda 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 Sierra Linda Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Driffill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kamala Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curren Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Linda 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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Linda Elementary
How many students attend Sierra Linda Elementary?
Sierra Linda Elementary has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oxnard, CA. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Linda Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Linda Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 Sierra Linda Elementary?
74.4% of students at Sierra Linda Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Linda Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Linda Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.2% of enrollment, in Oxnard, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Linda Elementary?
Sierra Linda Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Sierra Linda Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oxnard?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Linda Elementary ranks #14 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 Sierra Linda 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.