- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakland, CA
Elmhurst United Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elmhurst United Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062805011961
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmhurst United Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools.
- #13 of 15
- middle schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- small classes for California
- 90.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmhurst United Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmhurst United Middle ranks #13 of 15 middle schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805011961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Elmhurst United Middle held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.7 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 062805011961 · Oakland, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 16.6:1 · 90.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakland Technical High (1,812 students)
Elmhurst United Middle held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.7 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Elmhurst United Middle 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
Elmhurst United Middle
729 students
What this shows Elmhurst United Middle reports 729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmhurst United Middle compares
Elmhurst United Middle 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.1% | ▲ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.8%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
White 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Elmhurst United Middle is less 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 Elmhurst United Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coliseum College Prep Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmhurst United Middle'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 middle schools in Oakland
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Edna Brewer Middle
Standard public school
785 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Montera Middle
Standard public school
695 students 17:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Middle
Standard public school
512 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Claremont Middle
Standard public school
487 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Frick United Academy of Language Middle
Standard public school
392 students 17:1 students per teacher
Urban Promise Academy Middle
Standard public school
392 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~729 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmhurst United Middle
How many students attend Elmhurst United Middle?
Elmhurst United Middle has 729 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 766 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmhurst United Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmhurst United Middle is 16.6:1, which is 23% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% 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 Elmhurst United Middle?
90.1% of students at Elmhurst United Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmhurst United Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elmhurst United Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmhurst United Middle?
Elmhurst United Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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).
How does Elmhurst United Middle rank among middle schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmhurst United Middle ranks #13 of 15 middle 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 middle schools in Oakland on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakland Unified?
Besides Elmhurst United Middle, 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.