Enrollment
488
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakdale, CA
Cloverland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cloverland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060006204233
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cloverland Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Oakdale · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cloverland Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cloverland Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Oakdale, CA.
School address
District: Oakdale Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060006204233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cloverland Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cloverland Elementary
Cloverland Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Oakdale, California, enrolling 488 students.
At 21.2:1, 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 42.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 488 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,359 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #495.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Oakdale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fair Oaks Elementary (785 students): Cloverland Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.2:1 vs 22.4:1).
Oakdale Joint Unified also operates Oakdale High (1,563 students) and Fair Oaks Elementary (785 students) alongside Cloverland 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 Cloverland Elementary compares
Cloverland 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$13,700
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Cloverland Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakdale Joint Unified, which includes Cloverland Elementary.
$13,700
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 53.7%
Federal 11.1%
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 Cloverland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fair Oaks Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cloverland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Oakdale
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fair Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Sierra View Elementary
Standard public school
665 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Mesa Verde Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 26.4:1 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 (~488 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cloverland Elementary
How many students attend Cloverland Elementary?
Cloverland Elementary has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakdale, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloverland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cloverland Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Cloverland Elementary?
42.7% of students at Cloverland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cloverland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cloverland Elementary is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Oakdale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cloverland Elementary?
Cloverland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cloverland Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oakdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Cloverland Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Oakdale, 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 Oakdale on the city page.
Is Cloverland Elementary a good school?
Cloverland Elementary earns 32/100 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 Oakdale Joint Unified?
Besides Cloverland Elementary, Oakdale Joint Unified also operates Oakdale High (1,563 students), Fair Oaks Elementary (785 students), and Oakdale Junior High (780 students). See the Oakdale Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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