- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oxnard, CA
Tierra Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tierra Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062817004355
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tierra Vista Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #32 of 32
- elementary schools in Oxnard · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tierra Vista Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tierra Vista Elementary ranks #32 of 32 elementary schools in Oxnard, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Tierra Vista Elementary held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 062817004355 · Oxnard, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 24.3:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 8
Nearest enrollment peer: Ocean View Junior High (700 students)
Tierra Vista Elementary held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tierra Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ocean View Jun
Ocean View Junior High
700 students
- This school
Tierra Vista Elementary
560 students
- Mar Vista Elem
Mar Vista Elementary
464 students
- Laguna Vista E
Laguna Vista Elementary
351 students
What this shows Tierra Vista Elementary reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tierra Vista Elementary compares
Tierra Vista 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$18,933
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 560 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 89.8%
Asian 3.9%
White 3.2%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Tierra Vista Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ocean View reports $18,933 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tierra Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean View Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mar Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laguna Vista Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tierra Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tierra Vista Elementary
How many students attend Tierra Vista Elementary?
Tierra Vista Elementary has 560 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oxnard, CA. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tierra Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tierra Vista Elementary is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tierra Vista Elementary?
60.9% of students at Tierra Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tierra Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tierra Vista Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment, in Oxnard, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tierra Vista Elementary?
Tierra Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (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 Tierra Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oxnard?
By Resource Investment Index, Tierra Vista Elementary ranks #32 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 Ocean View?
Besides Tierra Vista Elementary, Ocean View also operates Ocean View Junior High (700 students), Mar Vista Elementary (464 students), and Laguna Vista Elementary (351 students). See the Ocean View district page for the complete list.