Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rio Del Norte ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rio Del Norte's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
ENN, by students, for students.
School Rankings
Rio Del Norte ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio Del Norte is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6564 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Del Norte's ranking?
Rio Del Norte is ranked #6564 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rio Del Norte often compared to?
Rio Del Norteis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Del Sol, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rio Del Norte?
490 students attend Rio Del Norte.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Rio Del Norte students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Del Norte?
Rio Del Norte has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rio Del Norte offer ?
Rio Del Norte offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rio Del Norte part of?
Rio Del Norte is part of Rio Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Rio Del Norte located?
Rio Del Norte is located in the South Bank neighborhood of Oxnard, CA.
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