Rio Plaza Elementary

www.rioschools.org/rioplaza

473 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rio Plaza Elementary, located in Oxnard, California, is a key institution within the Rio School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on creating a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a community-centered atmosphere, where educators, students, and families work collaboratively to support the educational journey of each child.

Academically, Rio Plaza places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for future success in a global society. The school integrates modern instructional practices with character development, aiming to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and civic responsibility. By providing various resources and programs designed to meet individual student needs, Rio Plaza Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to excel within the classroom and beyond.

473

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rio Plaza Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	453
Black	1
Asian	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
453 (95.8 %)
White
15 (3.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)485-3121
Website:	http://www.rioschools.org/rioplaza
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	381
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 99

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 77