McKinna Elementary School, Oxnard CA (2026 List)

About McKinna Elementary

McKinna Elementary is a public school in Oxnard, California, that is part of the Oxnard School District. It serves students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. The school has about 570 students and a student–teacher ratio of 22:1, which is a little higher than the average for the area. McKinna Elementary is eligible for Title I funding from the federal government to help students from low-income families and give them more academic resources. The students at McKinna Elementary come from a wide range of backgrounds, with about 99% identifying as a minority, mostly Hispanic, which is similar to the community around the school. A lot of students also qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which shows that their families are in a lot of financial need. According to recent academic data, only about 18% of students are proficient in Mathematics and about 18% are proficient in English Language Arts. These numbers are lower than the state averages for California. Overall, McKinna Elementary serves a culturally diverse, urban community. Its main goals are to teach basic academic skills and provide targeted support, while also working to improve student outcomes."

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 18%

Reading 18%

State average proficiency is 18% in Math and 18% in Reading.

25

Full-time Teachers

22 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

570

Total Students

$107356

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.7%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 97.89%

Black 0.35%

Two+ Races 0.35%

Native Am. 0%

White

0.7%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

97.89%

Black

0.35%

Two+ Races

0.35%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 570

49.82%

284 Female

50.18%

286 Male

Student Population

570 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

570 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

McKinna Elementary Contact Information

Address

1051 South A St., Oxnard, CA, 93030

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Phone

(805) 385-1563

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Website

oxnardsd.org

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 4:00 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.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The Oxnard School District has recently sent out information and reminders about how to sign up for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2026–27 school year. This includes schools like Marina West Elementary and urges families to apply early.

FAQ

Q1. Does McKinna Elementary have programs that start before or end after school?

Ans. Yes, the school has programs before and after school that help students with their homework, give them extra activities, and watch over them.

Q2. Does McKinna Elementary have programs for kids who are learning English?

Ans. Yes, the school provides specialized instruction and support to help students who are learning English improve their language skills and grades.

Q3. How does McKinna Elementary School get parents involved in school events?

Ans. Parents can get involved by going to parent-teacher conferences, school events, volunteering, and getting regular updates from teachers and administrators.

Q4. What kinds of activities outside of school are there for students?

Ans. To help students grow outside of school, the school offers extracurricular activities like music, art, physical education, and after-school clubs.

Q5. How does McKinna Elementary help kids with special needs?

Ans. To meet the academic and developmental needs of students with disabilities, the school offers individualized education plans (IEPs), specialized instruction, and other services.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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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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