Rio Plaza Elementary School, Oxnard CA Overview (2026 List)

About Rio Plaza Elementary

Rio Plaza Elementary is a public school in Oxnard, California, that serves students in grades K–5 in the Rio Elementary School District. There are about 450 to 480 students at the school, and the student-teacher ratio is about 25:1, which is higher than the state average. At Rio Plaza Elementary, the main focus of instruction is on building strong foundations in English Language Arts and Math. There are also support programs to help students improve their core academic skills. The student body is very diverse, with almost 97% of students identifying as minorities, mostly Hispanic. Many of the students come from families that don't have a lot of money, so the school gives them extra help with their schoolwork to help them learn in different ways. According to recent test results, about 18% of students are good at math and about 24% are good at English Language Arts. Both of these numbers are lower than the state averages. Rio Plaza Elementary is in an urban residential area of Oxnard and serves a close-knit group of people. In general, the school is still focused on improving students' academic performance and helping them grow in a difficult learning environment.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 18%

Reading 24%

State average proficiency is 18% in Math and 24% in Reading.

18

Full-time Teachers

25 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

455

Total Students

$107111

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.64%

Asian 0.44%

Hispanic 96.48%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 0%

Native Am. 0.22%

White

2.64%

Asian

0.44%

Hispanic

96.48%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

0%

Native Am.

0.22%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 455

52.31%

238 Female

47.69%

217 Male

Student Population

455 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

455 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Rio Plaza Elementary Contact Information

Address

600 Simon Way, Oxnard, CA, 93036

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Phone

(805) 485-3121

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Website

http://www.rioschools.org/rioplaza

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: 8 am–4 pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 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

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Latest News

Rio Plaza Elementary has recently made its health and safety measures on campus stronger. After district-wide sanitation and wellness programs in Oxnard schools, attendance has been going up.

FAQ

Q1: Are there programs for kids at Rio Plaza Elementary before or after school?

Ans. The school may offer limited extended-day or enrichment support through district or community-partner programs, but only if there is room each year.

Q2: Does Rio Plaza Elementary School feed its students?

Ans. Yes, most of the time, students can get free or cheap breakfast and lunch from federal and state nutrition programs.

Q3. What does the school do to help kids who are learning English as a second language?

Ans. Rio Plaza Elementary School helps English learners during the school day by giving them structured help, like targeted lessons and tips on how to improve their language skills.

Q4. Does the school want parents to help out?

Ans. Yes, families should get involved by going to school events, parent-teacher meetings, and talking to teachers and administrators.

Q5. Does the school offer counseling or help with social and emotional issues?

Ans. The district may be able to offer counseling and wellness support for students at school, but only if they have enough staff and the students need it.

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

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

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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

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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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