Enrollment
366
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Folsom, CA
Empire Oaks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Empire Oaks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061389010355
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Empire Oaks Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Folsom · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Empire Oaks Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Empire Oaks Elementary ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Folsom, CA.
School address
District: Folsom-Cordova Unified · California
NCES ID 061389010355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Empire Oaks Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Empire Oaks Elementary
Empire Oaks Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Folsom, California, enrolling 366 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.3% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the California average.
Enrollment of 366 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 463 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Asian (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Folsom's elementary schools, it stands alongside Theodore Judah Elementary (600 students): Empire Oaks Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.3:1 vs 25:1).
Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Folsom High (2,901 students) and Cordova High (1,944 students) alongside Empire 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 Empire Oaks Elementary compares
Empire 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 89% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,871
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 42.9%
Asian 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Empire Oaks Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Folsom-Cordova Unified, which includes Empire Oaks Elementary.
$13,871
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 49.9%
Federal 11.7%
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 Empire Oaks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cordova High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Lago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutter Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Folsom Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Empire Oaks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,901
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,782
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,628
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Folsom
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Theodore Judah Elementary
Standard public school
600 students 25:1 students per teacher
Mangini Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 23:1 students per teacher
Natoma Station Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Russell Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 18:1 students per teacher
Gold Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Folsom Hills Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 22.5:1 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 (~366 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Empire Oaks Elementary
How many students attend Empire Oaks Elementary?
Empire Oaks Elementary has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Folsom, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Empire Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Empire Oaks Elementary is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Empire Oaks Elementary?
6.3% of students at Empire Oaks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Empire Oaks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Empire Oaks Elementary is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Folsom, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Empire Oaks Elementary?
Empire Oaks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Empire Oaks Elementary rank among elementary schools in Folsom?
By Resource Investment Index, Empire Oaks Elementary ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Folsom, 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 Folsom on the city page.
Is Empire Oaks Elementary a good school?
Empire Oaks Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Folsom-Cordova Unified?
Besides Empire Oaks Elementary, Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Folsom High (2,901 students), Cordova High (1,944 students), and Vista Del Lago High (1,782 students). See the Folsom-Cordova Unified district page for the complete list.
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