- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakland, CA
Bella Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bella Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062805004241
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bella Vista Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #34 of 67
- elementary schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bella Vista Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bella Vista Elementary ranks #34 of 67 elementary schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805004241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Bella Vista Elementary shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 062805004241 · Oakland, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 20.5:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakland Technical High (1,812 students)
Bella Vista Elementary shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bella Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakland Techni
Oakland Technical High
1,812 students
- Oakland High
Oakland High
1,579 students
- Skyline High
Skyline High
1,250 students
- Fremont High
Fremont High
1,166 students
- Coliseum Colle
Coliseum College Prep Academy
861 students
- This school 349
Bella Vista Elementary
349 students
What this shows Bella Vista Elementary reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bella Vista Elementary compares
Bella Vista Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 22.3%
Two or More 10.3%
White 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 33.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Bella Vista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Oakland Unified reports $22,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bella Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coliseum College Prep Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bella Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Oakland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Yu Ming Charter
Standard public school
959 students 24:1 students per teacher
Melrose Leadership Academy
Standard public school
722 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary
Standard public school
678 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
American Indian Public Charter School Ii
Standard public school
617 students 36.3:1 students per teacher
Greenleaf
Standard public school
613 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bella Vista Elementary
How many students attend Bella Vista Elementary?
Bella Vista Elementary has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bella Vista Elementary?
71.7% of students at Bella Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bella Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bella Vista Elementary is Asian at 33.8% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bella Vista Elementary?
Bella Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bella Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Bella Vista Elementary ranks #34 of 67 elementary schools in Oakland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oakland on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakland Unified?
Besides Bella Vista Elementary, Oakland Unified also operates Oakland Technical High (1,812 students), Oakland High (1,579 students), and Skyline High (1,250 students). See the Oakland Unified district page for the complete list.