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Rio Plaza Elementary

Rio Elementary · Ventura County · 600 Simon Way, Oxnard, CA 93036-1451

(805) 485-3121 · www.rioschools.org/rioplaza

1/10
#5347
Rank 5347 out of 5,722
Top 93%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5473 · 4th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5298 · 7th percentile
Science2/10 · #4535 · 19th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Rio Plaza Elementary sits in Oxnard's newer residential corridors near the 101, where working-class and immigrant families have put down roots close to Ventura County's agricultural heartland and coastal job centers. Academic performance here runs below state averages across the board, so families who prioritize strong test scores may want to explore other options in the district — but for those already embedded in this community, the school reflects the tight-knit, Spanish-speaking neighborhood around it. Oxnard itself offers an underrated stretch of Pacific coastline and a genuinely diverse food and culture scene, and families here tend to be deeply rooted in the area rather than passing through.

Student Demographics

200 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
196 (98%)
White
3 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners159 (80%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged194 (97%)
Students with Disabilities45 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

455
Enrollment
18
Teachers (FTE)
25.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
19.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #3702 · 39th percentile

81 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found