Rio del Norte

www.rioschools.org/riodelnorte

495 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rio del Norte, located in Oxnard, California, is a public elementary school serving students in the Rio Elementary School District. Situated in the RiverPark community, the school is part of a district known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century. The campus emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement, aiming to foster both intellectual and personal growth among its diverse student population.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Rio del Norte leverages its position within the district to provide students with modern educational resources and technology-integrated classrooms. The school’s mission aligns with the district’s broader goals of closing achievement gaps and promoting equity, ensuring that all students have access to high-quality instruction. Through collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community, Rio del Norte strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its students for successful transitions to middle school and beyond.

495

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rio del Norte
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	431
Black	18
Asian	15
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

Hispanic
431 (87.1%)
White
19 (3.8%)
Black
18 (3.6%)
Asian
15 (3.0%)
Two or More
10 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rio Elementary
Phone:	(805)604-1412
Website:	http://www.rioschools.org/riodelnorte
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rio del Norte
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	110
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rio del Norte
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	47.1%
Male	262	52.9%

Elementary School K - 5th