Enrollment
367
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alpine, CA
Boulder Oaks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Boulder Oaks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060210009696
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boulder Oaks Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Alpine · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Boulder Oaks Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder Oaks Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Alpine, CA.
School address
District: Alpine Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060210009696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boulder Oaks Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boulder Oaks Elementary
Boulder Oaks Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Alpine, California, enrolling 367 students.
At 21.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 367 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 999 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #754, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Alpine Union Elementary spends $12,533 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Alpine's elementary schools, it stands alongside Shadow Hills Elementary (377 students): Boulder Oaks Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.6:1 vs 22.2:1).
Alpine Union Elementary also operates Joan Macqueen Middle (405 students) and Shadow Hills Elementary (377 students) alongside Boulder Oaks Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Boulder Oaks Elementary compares
Boulder Oaks Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$12,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
Two or More 10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Boulder Oaks Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine Union Elementary, which includes Boulder Oaks Elementary.
$12,533
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.9%
State 42.6%
Federal 7.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Boulder Oaks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Macqueen Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadow Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boulder Oaks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Alpine
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shadow Hills Elementary
Standard public school
377 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
The Heights Charter
Standard public school
283 students 35.4:1 students per teacher
Creekside Early Learning Center
Standard public school
227 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Learning Academy
Alternative education program
64 students 16:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~367 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Boulder Oaks Elementary
How many students attend Boulder Oaks Elementary?
Boulder Oaks Elementary has 367 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alpine, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boulder Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Boulder Oaks Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boulder Oaks Elementary?
35.8% of students at Boulder Oaks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boulder Oaks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Boulder Oaks Elementary is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Alpine, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boulder Oaks Elementary?
Boulder Oaks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Boulder Oaks Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alpine?
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder Oaks Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Alpine, 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 Alpine on the city page.
Is Boulder Oaks Elementary a good school?
Boulder Oaks Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alpine Union Elementary?
Besides Boulder Oaks Elementary, Alpine Union Elementary also operates Joan Macqueen Middle (405 students), Shadow Hills Elementary (377 students), and Creekside Early Learning Center (227 students). See the Alpine Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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