Serving 86 students in grades Kindergarten, Meiners Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meiners Oaks Elementary School's student population of 86 students has declined by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Meiners Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meiners Oaks Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#4640 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
61%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meiners Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Meiners Oaks Elementary School is ranked #4640 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Meiners Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Meiners Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mira Monte Elementary School, Topa Topa Elementary School, Nordhoff High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Meiners Oaks Elementary School?
86 students attend Meiners Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Meiners Oaks Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meiners Oaks Elementary School?
Meiners Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Meiners Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Meiners Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Meiners Oaks Elementary School part of?
Meiners Oaks Elementary School is part of Ojai Unified School District.
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