- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cameron Park, CA
Blue Oak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blue Oak Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060627009326
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Oak Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 445
- students enrolled
Blue Oak Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Buckeye Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060627009326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Blue Oak Elementary held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 060627009326 · Cameron Park, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 24.7:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Rolling Hills Middle (778 students)
Blue Oak Elementary held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Blue Oak Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills Middle
778 students
- Charter Montes
Charter Montessori Valley View Campus
692 students
- Camerado Sprin
Camerado Springs Middle
536 students
- This school
Blue Oak Elementary
445 students
- Silva Valley E
Silva Valley Elementary
416 students
- Oak Meadow Ele
Oak Meadow Elementary
412 students
What this shows Blue Oak Elementary reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Oak Elementary compares
Blue Oak Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$13,910
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Blue Oak Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buckeye Union Elementary reports $13,910 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Oak Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charter Montessori Valley View Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camerado Springs Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silva Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Meadow Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Oak Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Oak Elementary
How many students attend Blue Oak Elementary?
Blue Oak Elementary has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cameron Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Oak Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Oak Elementary?
20.2% of students at Blue Oak Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Oak Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blue Oak Elementary is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Cameron Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Oak Elementary?
Blue Oak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Buckeye Union Elementary?
Besides Blue Oak Elementary, Buckeye Union Elementary also operates Rolling Hills Middle (778 students), Charter Montessori Valley View Campus (692 students), and Camerado Springs Middle (536 students). See the Buckeye Union Elementary district page for the complete list.