Rio del Norte

Summary:

Rio del Norte is an elementary school in Oxnard, California that serves students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Rio Elementary District, which is ranked 1114 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rio del Norte has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from 4958 out of 5789 California elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 4328 out of 5862 in 2023-2024. The school has consistently been rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger during this time period. Key challenges include high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, and achievement gaps among student subgroups. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25.98% of Rio del Norte students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 33.68% for the district and 47.04% for the state.

While most nearby schools in the Oxnard area also struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism, Rio del Sol and Thurgood Marshall Elementary stand out as relatively higher-performing schools within the Rio Elementary District. Additionally, Montalvo Elementary, located in the neighboring Ventura Unified School District, has a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students and generally outperforms Rio del Norte and other schools in the area.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2500 Lobelia Dr.
       Oxnard, CA  93036-1594


(805) 604-1412

District: Rio Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
4328th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,211 Help


Students who attend Rio del Norte usually attend:

Middle:    Rio Vista Middle
High:    Rio Mesa High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.2 Help
Number of students:  490

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.2%
White:
4.1%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.7% Help


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Compare Details Rio del Norte ranks worse than 73.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Rio Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (88.2%), White (4.1%), Asian (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rio del Norte is 22.2, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Rio Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rio del Norte is $6,211, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Rio Elementary School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rio del Norte:

SchoolDigger ranks Rio del Norte 4328th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Rio del Norte in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rio Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Elementary 1114th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rio del Norte

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Rank History for all students at Rio del Norte

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.23 3288th 4809 31.6%
2005 28.50 3374th 4822 30.0%
2006 41.55 2633rd 4818 45.4%
2007 32.40 3404th 5113 33.4%
2008 30.35 3561st 5113 30.4%
2009 35.81 3321st 5193 36.0%
2010 32.00 3697th 5314 30.4%
2011 26.99 4188th 5377 22.1%
2012 13.56 5043rd 5390 6.4%
2013 17.46 4895th 5530 11.5%
2015 20.27 4595th 5611 18.1%
2016 23.61 4291st 5614 23.6%
2017 26.85 4094th 5692 28.1%
2018 23.28 4396th 5662 22.4%
2019 18.40 4958th 5789 14.4%
2021 14.38 1303rd 1417 8.0%
2022 22.40 4612th 5883 21.6%
2023 31.42 3772nd 5874 35.8%
2024 25.37 4328th 5862 26.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rio del Norte

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.32 1148th 3246 64.6%
2019 53.79 1055th 3275 67.8%
2021 36.74 367th 602 39.0%
2022 39.74 1819th 3311 45.1%
2023 67.79 556th 3250 82.9%
2024 47.51 1320th 3160 58.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rio del Norte

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.46 1103rd 2420 54.4%
2024 29.03 1883rd 2634 28.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rio del Norte

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.47 4634th 5084 8.9%
2019 23.08 4355th 5173 15.8%
2021 19.53 1004th 1110 9.5%
2022 21.03 4569th 5264 13.2%
2023 33.93 3572nd 5374 33.5%
2024 30.04 3942nd 5511 28.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Rio del Norte

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.68 182nd 364 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Rio del Norte

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.17 4438th 5413 18.0%
2019 12.86 5154th 5492 6.2%
2021 17.32 1113th 1267 12.2%
2022 26.18 4110th 5635 27.1%
2023 28.81 3887th 5617 30.8%
2024 29.10 3867th 5605 31.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rio del Norte

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.44 1120th 2128 47.4%
2019 17.39 2522nd 2585 2.4%
2021 18.78 283rd 293 3.4%
2022 18.67 2063rd 2227 7.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Rio del Norte

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.21 3922nd 5431 27.8%
2019 25.04 4189th 5510 24.0%
2021 13.56 1184th 1272 6.9%
2022 19.67 4749th 5663 16.1%
2023 34.72 3434th 5650 39.2%
2024 24.00 4359th 5636 22.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rio del Norte

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.18 3675th 4830 23.9%
2019 23.29 4154th 4963 16.3%
2022 29.16 3769th 5084 25.9%
2023 39.80 2920th 5098 42.7%
2024 31.99 3572nd 5102 30.0%
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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.

Rio del Norte Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rio del Norte

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 113 40 44 489 1 n/a n/a 0 687
2003 113 40 44 489 1 n/a n/a 0 687
2004 122 42 63 529 1 n/a n/a 0 757
2005 115 36 54 534 5 n/a n/a 3 747
2006 113 32 48 596 6 n/a n/a 4 799
2007 113 28 41 610 5 n/a n/a 13 810
2008 86 20 35 423 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2009 90 23 20 397 0 5 7 0 542
2010 79 18 21 414 2 5 10 0 549
2011 67 19 20 425 2 2 12 0 547
2012 46 15 13 447 2 1 15 0 539
2013 41 13 10 475 1 2 22 0 564
2014 32 8 10 476 1 1 12 0 540
2015 35 9 20 497 2 0 10 0 573
2016 42 15 21 508 3 0 5 0 594
2017 33 9 14 514 4 0 5 0 579
2018 31 8 17 531 2 0 6 0 595
2019 34 7 18 428 1 0 1 0 489
2020 32 10 13 413 1 1 2 0 472
2021 35 6 17 401 1 0 4 0 464
2022 20 16 14 377 1 0 2 0 430
2023 20 14 13 404 1 0 9 0 461
2024 20 14 14 432 1 0 9 0 490

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rio del Norte

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 687 31.0 22.2 46.6
2003 687 31.0 22.2 46.6
2004 757 34.0 22.3 47.6
2005 747 34.0 22.0 47.7
2006 799 35.0 22.8 47.5
2007 810 37.0 21.9 47.4
2008 565 28.5 19.8 57.2
2009 542 26.0 18.7 56.6
2010 549 25.7 21.3 60.5
2011 547 n/a n/a 66.2
2012 539 19.0 28.3 n/a
2013 564 20.0 28.2 80.9
2014 540 21.0 25.7 69.3
2015 573 23.0 24.9 63
2016 594 24.0 24.7 73.4
2017 579 25.0 23.1 72.9
2018 595 25.0 23.8 72.1
2019 489 23.0 21.2 74.4
2020 472 n/a n/a 67.6
2021 464 20.0 23.2 63.6
2022 430 21.0 20.4 53
2023 461 20.9 22.0 60.5
2024 490 22.0 22.2 63.7

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 Rio del Norte

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 687 31.0 22.2 46.6
2003 687 31.0 22.2 46.6
2004 757 34.0 22.3 47.6
2005 747 34.0 22.0 47.7
2006 799 35.0 22.8 47.5
2007 810 37.0 21.9 47.4
2008 565 28.5 19.8 57.2
2009 542 26.0 18.7 56.6
2010 549 25.7 21.3 60.5
2011 547 n/a n/a 66.2
2012 539 19.0 28.3 n/a
2013 564 20.0 28.2 80.9
2014 540 21.0 25.7 69.3
2015 573 23.0 24.9 63
2016 594 24.0 24.7 73.4
2017 579 25.0 23.1 72.9
2018 595 25.0 23.8 72.1
2019 489 23.0 21.2 74.4
2020 472 n/a n/a 67.6
2021 464 20.0 23.2 63.6
2022 430 21.0 20.4 53
2023 461 20.9 22.0 60.5
2024 490 22.0 22.2 63.7

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

Rio del Norte

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201254.0%0.0%1.0%45.0%84.0%97.0%98.0%84.0%84.0%
201375.0%0.0%0.0%25.0%78.0%88.0%88.0%76.0%79.0%
201482.0%0.0%1.0%17.0%90.0%98.0%98.0%83.0%85.0%
201574.0%0.0%1.0%24.0%83.0%97.0%98.0%92.0%89.0%
201694.0%0.0%1.0%5.0%96.0%99.0%95.0%96.0%98.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202196.9%0.0%0.0%
202286.2%0.0%0.0%93.1%86.2%92.0%89.7%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rio del Norte

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,211

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rio del Norte

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 4958th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3772nd of 5874 Elementary schools
 21.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rio del Norte)30.429
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rio Elementary)35.431.2
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rio del Norte)38.341
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rio Elementary)40.537.4
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rio del Norte)25.723.9
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rio Elementary)35.533.3
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rio del Norte)31.118.1
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rio Elementary)33.828.4
 5.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rio del Norte)25.344.8
 19.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rio Elementary)36.938.1
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rio del Norte)13.623.5
 9.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rio Elementary)23.521.7
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Rio del Norte)10.222.1
 11.8%
   5th Grade Science (Rio Elementary)17.718.3
 0.6%
   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 Students489461
 5.7%
African American714
 100%
American Indian11
Asian1813
 27.8%
Hispanic428404
 5.6%
Pacific Islander00
White3420
 41.2%
Two or More Races19
 800%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.4%60.5%
 13.9%


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Students who attend Rio del Norte usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rio Vista Middle
High : Rio Mesa High

Rio del Norte ranks 4328th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Rio del Norte are 88% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 490 students attended Rio del Norte.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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