Emilie Ritchen Elementary

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Emilie Ritchen Elementary is a public elementary school in Oxnard, California, serving 502 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, lower-than-average test scores, and a student population with a high percentage of economic disadvantage.

Emilie Ritchen Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate has risen significantly, from 5.6% in 2017-2018 to 36.3% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. The school's test scores are also generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics around 10-15 percentage points below the district and state. While the school's Hispanic students and English Language Learners perform relatively better, the performance for Special Education and Disabled students is in the bottom 50% of California schools. Additionally, Emilie Ritchen Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.08% to 86.76% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools within the Oxnard School District, Emilie Ritchen Elementary generally performs better than Driffill Elementary and Ramona Elementary, but lags behind Thurgood Marshall Elementary and Curren Elementary in terms of test scores and overall performance. However, the school has shown some signs of improvement over time, with its ranking among California elementary schools gradually increasing and its star rating from SchoolDigger improving from 0 to 2 stars.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2200 Cabrillo Way
       Oxnard, CA  93030-3106


(805) 385-1572

District: Oxnard

SchoolDigger Rank:
3522nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $3,913 Help


Students who attend Emilie Ritchen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design
High:    Oxnard High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  502

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.0%
Asian:
4.2%
White:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.9% Help


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Compare Details Emilie Ritchen Elementary ranks worse than 60.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Oxnard School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.94. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89%), Asian (4.2%), White (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emilie Ritchen Elementary is 20.9. 8 elementary schools in the Oxnard School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emilie Ritchen Elementary is $3,913. 12 elementary schools in the Oxnard School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emilie Ritchen Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Emilie Ritchen Elementary 3522nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Emilie Ritchen Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Oxnard:

SchoolDigger ranks Oxnard 1236th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Emilie Ritchen Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Emilie Ritchen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.94 2881st 4809 40.1%
2005 44.15 2476th 4822 48.7%
2006 54.87 1967th 4818 59.2%
2007 24.85 3944th 5113 22.9%
2008 24.14 4039th 5113 21.0%
2009 21.20 4339th 5193 16.4%
2010 26.06 4145th 5314 22.0%
2011 12.71 5093rd 5377 5.3%
2012 19.81 4657th 5390 13.6%
2013 10.04 5292nd 5530 4.3%
2015 14.92 5106th 5611 9.0%
2016 15.50 5008th 5614 10.8%
2017 12.51 5321st 5692 6.5%
2018 13.10 5248th 5662 7.3%
2019 18.41 4957th 5789 14.4%
2022 31.38 3758th 5883 36.1%
2023 36.01 3432nd 5874 41.6%
2024 34.94 3522nd 5862 39.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Emilie Ritchen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.40 2897th 3246 10.8%
2019 25.24 2852nd 3275 12.9%
2022 47.40 1341st 3311 59.5%
2023 38.36 1934th 3250 40.5%
2024 51.16 1116th 3160 64.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Emilie Ritchen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.01 2147th 2420 11.3%
2024 40.25 1310th 2634 50.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emilie Ritchen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.17 4825th 5084 5.1%
2019 18.98 4627th 5173 10.6%
2022 39.06 3093rd 5264 41.2%
2023 47.42 2541st 5374 52.7%
2024 40.05 3142nd 5511 43.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Emilie Ritchen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.14 5051st 5413 6.7%
2019 18.20 4782nd 5492 12.9%
2022 32.76 3510th 5635 37.7%
2023 41.21 2952nd 5617 47.4%
2024 38.14 3190th 5605 43.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Emilie Ritchen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.63 2318th 2585 10.3%
2022 42.65 995th 2227 55.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Emilie Ritchen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.11 5021st 5431 7.5%
2019 20.29 4639th 5510 15.8%
2022 30.23 3759th 5663 33.6%
2023 30.89 3699th 5650 34.5%
2024 32.51 3601st 5636 36.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Emilie Ritchen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.77 4478th 4830 7.3%
2019 24.74 4052nd 4963 18.4%
2022 38.16 3043rd 5084 40.1%
2023 47.31 2402nd 5098 52.9%
2024 46.58 2500th 5102 51.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Emilie Ritchen Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 232 27 63 447 5 n/a n/a 0 774
1994 269 28 55 470 10 n/a n/a 0 832
1995 380 41 80 534 4 n/a n/a 0 1039
1996 380 41 80 534 4 n/a n/a 0 1039
1997 389 46 70 572 12 n/a n/a 0 1089
1998 426 70 79 426 14 n/a n/a 0 1015
1999 412 70 94 479 15 n/a n/a 2 1072
2000 397 71 88 527 13 n/a n/a 9 1105
2001 377 70 81 537 15 n/a n/a 19 1099
2002 319 69 89 569 15 n/a n/a 25 1086
2003 319 69 89 569 15 n/a n/a 25 1086
2004 180 66 51 601 6 n/a n/a 24 928
2005 158 60 43 617 7 n/a n/a 19 904
2006 124 43 40 678 5 n/a n/a 17 907
2007 98 39 30 647 4 n/a n/a 16 834
2008 82 37 34 683 2 n/a n/a 0 838
2009 75 34 20 703 2 5 19 0 858
2010 71 24 15 655 4 3 11 0 783
2011 62 16 16 663 2 5 11 0 775
2012 52 12 21 660 3 4 11 0 763
2013 45 11 13 672 1 1 11 0 754
2014 39 10 14 677 3 1 10 0 754
2015 39 9 17 596 2 1 7 0 671
2016 44 10 12 567 1 2 5 0 641
2017 40 11 12 569 1 1 5 0 639
2018 36 11 13 566 1 0 2 0 629
2019 42 11 17 536 2 0 4 0 612
2020 42 10 19 519 0 0 6 0 596
2021 28 8 20 479 0 0 9 0 544
2022 15 5 24 437 0 0 10 0 491
2023 19 9 21 447 0 0 6 0 502

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Emilie Ritchen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 774 27.0 28.7 49.1
1994 832 30.0 27.7 46
1995 1039 37.0 28.1 40.3
1996 1039 37.0 28.1 40.3
1997 1089 42.0 25.9 42.1
1998 1015 41.0 24.8 31.3
1999 1072 46.0 23.3 28.6
2000 1105 47.0 23.5 30.6
2001 1099 48.0 22.9 32.6
2002 1086 49.0 22.2 37.7
2003 1086 49.0 22.2 37.7
2004 928 42.0 22.1 45.9
2005 904 41.0 22.0 49.3
2006 907 40.0 22.7 60.3
2007 834 36.0 23.2 63
2008 838 39.0 21.5 64.7
2009 858 37.4 21.8 69.8
2010 783 30.0 26.1 66.5
2011 775 n/a n/a 71.9
2012 763 26.0 29.3 n/a
2013 754 27.0 27.9 67.5
2014 754 27.0 27.9 76.8
2015 671 24.0 27.9 78.7
2016 641 25.0 25.6 77.7
2017 639 26.0 24.5 74
2018 629 27.0 23.2 76
2019 612 27.0 22.6 60
2020 596 n/a n/a 82.2
2021 544 23.0 23.6 86.8
2022 491 22.0 22.3 82.1
2023 502 24.0 20.9 82.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Emilie Ritchen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 774 27.0 28.7 49.1
1994 832 30.0 27.7 46
1995 1039 37.0 28.1 40.3
1996 1039 37.0 28.1 40.3
1997 1089 42.0 25.9 42.1
1998 1015 41.0 24.8 31.3
1999 1072 46.0 23.3 28.6
2000 1105 47.0 23.5 30.6
2001 1099 48.0 22.9 32.6
2002 1086 49.0 22.2 37.7
2003 1086 49.0 22.2 37.7
2004 928 42.0 22.1 45.9
2005 904 41.0 22.0 49.3
2006 907 40.0 22.7 60.3
2007 834 36.0 23.2 63
2008 838 39.0 21.5 64.7
2009 858 37.4 21.8 69.8
2010 783 30.0 26.1 66.5
2011 775 n/a n/a 71.9
2012 763 26.0 29.3 n/a
2013 754 27.0 27.9 67.5
2014 754 27.0 27.9 76.8
2015 671 24.0 27.9 78.7
2016 641 25.0 25.6 77.7
2017 639 26.0 24.5 74
2018 629 27.0 23.2 76
2019 612 27.0 22.6 60
2020 596 n/a n/a 82.2
2021 544 23.0 23.6 86.8
2022 491 22.0 22.3 82.1
2023 502 24.0 20.9 82.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Emilie Ritchen Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201293.0%4.0%0.0%3.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%93.0%94.0%
201396.0%3.0%0.0%1.0%96.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201499.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%
201599.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%
201698.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%99.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201898.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%98.0%
201995.0%0.0%3.0%96.0%98.0%≥99.0%97.0%97.0%
202192.2%0.0%0.0%97.4%97.4%96.1%93.5%96.1%
202293.6%0.0%0.0%96.8%96.8%95.2%96.8%95.2%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Emilie Ritchen Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $3,913

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Emilie Ritchen Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4957th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3432nd of 5874 Elementary schools
 27.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Emilie Ritchen Elementary)27.344.1
 16.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oxnard)28.427.4
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Emilie Ritchen Elementary)35.439.7
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oxnard)28.729.8
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Emilie Ritchen Elementary)31.527.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oxnard)30.426.5
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Emilie Ritchen Elementary)20.227.9
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oxnard)21.121.6
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Emilie Ritchen Elementary)31.540.8
 9.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oxnard)33.532.8
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Emilie Ritchen Elementary)1822.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oxnard)14.720
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Emilie Ritchen Elementary)13.522.4
 8.9%
   5th Grade Science (Oxnard)14.416.9
 2.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students612502
 18%
African American119
 18.2%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1721
 23.5%
Hispanic536447
 16.6%
Pacific Islander00
White4219
 54.8%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60%82.9%
 22.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 502 students attended Emilie Ritchen Elementary.

Students at Emilie Ritchen Elementary are 89% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Emilie Ritchen Elementary ranks 3522nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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