Kamala Elementary School

634 West Kamala St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 882 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kamala Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 882 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kamala Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Kamala Elementary School's student population of 882 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
882 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Kamala Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kamala Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8573 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kamala Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kamala Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kamala Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
99%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kamala Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kamala Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
1%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Kamala Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kamala Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kamala Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kamala Elementary School's ranking?
Kamala Elementary School is ranked #8573 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kamala Elementary School often compared to?
Kamala Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julien Hathaway Elementary School, Art Haycox Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kamala Elementary School?
882 students attend Kamala Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Kamala Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kamala Elementary School?
Kamala Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kamala Elementary School offer ?
Kamala Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kamala Elementary School part of?
Kamala Elementary School is part of Oxnard School District.
In what neighborhood is Kamala Elementary School located?
Kamala Elementary School is located in the Kamala Park neighborhood of Oxnard, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Kamala Park.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 882 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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