Mar Vista Elementary

471 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mar Vista Elementary, located on Etting Road in Oxnard, California, is a public school serving students within the Oxnard School District. As a neighborhood institution, it plays a vital role in the local community, focusing on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children. The school is situated in a primarily residential area of Oxnard, and like many schools in the district, it is tasked with supporting a diverse student body, emphasizing academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development.

The school environment typically prioritizes a structured curriculum aligned with California state standards, often supplemented by programs designed to support English language learners and students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. Beyond the classroom, Mar Vista Elementary works to foster a collaborative relationship with local families, encouraging parental involvement and community engagement to enhance the educational experience. By balancing traditional instruction with supportive services, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while nurturing a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere.

471

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mar Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	457
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	2

Hispanic
457 (97.0 %)
White
8 (1.7 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Two or More
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:	Ocean View
Phone:	(805)488-3659
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 109

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mar Vista Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mar Vista Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	50.7%
Male	232	49.3%