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Ophir Elementary

210 Oakvale Ave., Oroville, CA, 95966

About Ophir Elementary

Ophir Elementary School is located at 210 County Center Drive in the Oroville area. The school enrollment is 481 students in grades TK-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Math proficiency is 34% and reading proficiency is 42%. The gender mix consists of 50% female and 50% male. The school creates an environment that focuses on academics and encourages students to participate and grow. The way the campus is set up makes it easy to get from one classroom to another and to the resource centers. Teachers give students regular feedback and have them work in groups to get them interested in the curriculum. The administration keeps the campus very clean and makes sure that students move around in an organized way all day. The prices of homes in the area range from $320,000 to $510,000. Parents often talk about how professional the school office is and how friendly it is. The staff cares about the students and wants to make this one of the best elementary schools in California.

Ophir Elementary Contact Information

Address

210 Oakvale Ave., Oroville, CA, 95966

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Phone

(530) 532-3005

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Website

ocesd.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 34%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 34% in Math and 42% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
441
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2839 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ophir Elementary

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:19 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:04 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 55.1%
Asian 3.85%
Hispanic 25.17%
Black 1.59%
Two+ Races 11.79%
Native Am. 2.49%
White
55.1%
Asian
3.85%
Hispanic
25.17%
Black
1.59%
Two+ Races
11.79%
Native Am.
2.49%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 441
48.3%
213 Female
51.7%
228 Male

Student Population

441 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

441 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In 2025, most of the kids from the Oroville City Elementary School District who went to summer school went to Ophir Elementary School. A lot of work is going on around campus right now. For example, there is a big paving project that will make the area safer and easier to get to. District leaders also talked about how the Northwest PBIS Network has helped them make their systems for helping students better.

FAQ

Q1. What foreign languages are taught at Ophir Elementary School?

Ans. Cultural enrichment lessons teach students some basic ideas about foreign languages, even though that's not the main point.

Q2. Does Ophir Elementary have a gym inside?

Ans. The multipurpose room is used for indoor community events like assemblies and physical education classes.

Q3. Does Ophir Elementary plan trips to other places?

Ans. Classes often go to historical sites and nature centers in the area so that students can learn in real life.

Q4. Does Ophir Elementary have art classes?

Ans. Students go to art class once a week to learn how to be creative and how to use different materials.

Q5. Who is responsible for making sure Ophir Elementary is safe?

Ans. The school uses a visitor check-in system and secure fencing around the outside to keep the learning environment safe.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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