Rio Real Elementary School

1140 Kenney St.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 744 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rio Real 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rio Real Elementary School's student population of 744 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
744 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Rio Real 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 Rio Real Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6258 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
33%
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33%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rio Real 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.
10-14%
29%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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12%
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Hispanic
98%
55%
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Black
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5%
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White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
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Two or more races
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6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Rio Real 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
56%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rio Real Elementary School's ranking?
Rio Real Elementary School is ranked #6258 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rio Real Elementary School often compared to?
Rio Real Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Del Mar by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rio Real Elementary School?
744 students attend Rio Real Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rio Real Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Real Elementary School?
Rio Real Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Rio Real Elementary School offer ?
Rio Real Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rio Real Elementary School part of?
Rio Real Elementary School is part of Rio Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Rio Real Elementary School located?
Rio Real Elementary School is located in the El Rio East neighborhood of Oxnard, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in El Rio East.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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