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Driffill Elementary

1051 South A St., Oxnard, CA, 93030

Driffill Elementary

1051 South A St., Oxnard, CA, 93030

About Driffill Elementary

Driffill Elementary is a public K–8 school in Oxnard, California. It is part of the Oxnard Elementary School District. The school has about 900 to 920 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 19:1. This lets teachers give structured lessons and help students. Driffill Elementary's main focus is on core academic subjects like English Language Arts and Math. The student body is very diverse, with about 98% of students identifying as a minority. This is mostly because the school is in Oxnard, which is a diverse area. A lot of the students come from families that don't have a lot of money, which is why the school puts so much emphasis on academic support and student services. Based on the data we have, about 21% of students are proficient in Math and about 23% are proficient in English Language Arts. Driffill Elementary is in a city neighborhood and serves families in a close-knit community. Overall, the school has a lot of potential because it is dedicated to core academics, helping students, and serving a wide range of people.

Driffill Elementary Contact Information

Address

1051 South A St., Oxnard, CA, 93030

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Phone

(805) 385-1530

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%
Reading 23%
State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 23% in Reading.
47
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
916
Total Students
$107356
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4535 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Driffill Elementary

2.5X
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: 7:30 am–4 pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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 1.31%
Asian 0.33%
Hispanic 97.6%
Black 0.22%
Two+ Races 0.33%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.31%
Asian
0.33%
Hispanic
97.6%
Black
0.22%
Two+ Races
0.33%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 916
50.76%
465 Female
49.24%
451 Male

Student Population

916 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

916 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Oxnard School District recently praised Driffill Elementary for its big academic growth in a number of subjects on state standardized tests. This shows that students did better and teachers focused more on teaching during the 2025–26 school year.

FAQ

Q1. Are there after-school programs at Driffill Elementary?

Ans. Yes, the school has after-school programs that include help with homework, fun activities, and supervised care, depending on what is available in the district.

Q2. Does Driffill Elementary offer services for special education?

Ans. Yes, the school has special education programs and accommodations for students who need extra help with their studies or development.

Q3. What does the school do to help English Learners?

Ans. Driffill Elementary teaches English Language Development and gives English Learners strategies for the classroom to help them improve their language skills while still learning at their grade level.

Q4. How can parents find out what's going on at school?

Ans. Parents get news through newsletters, school communication apps, parent-teacher conferences, and direct contact with teachers or staff.

Q5: What safety steps are taken on campus?

Ans. The school has safety rules in place, like supervised entry points, drills for being ready for emergencies, staff monitoring, and working with district safety staff.

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

MLV

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

WR

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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