- Enrollment
- 1,948
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pleasant Hill, CA
Fair Oaks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fair Oaks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062637003946
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fair Oaks Elementary earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Pleasant Hill · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fair Oaks Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Oaks Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Pleasant Hill, CA.
School address
District: Mt. Diablo Unified · California
NCES ID 062637003946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Fair Oaks Elementary shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 062637003946 · Pleasant Hill, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 24.8:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: College Park High (1,948 students)
Fair Oaks Elementary shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fair Oaks Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- College Park H
College Park High
1,948 students
- Northgate High
Northgate High
1,546 students
- Mt. Diablo Hig
Mt. Diablo High
1,397 students
- Concord High
Concord High
1,137 students
- Ygnacio Valley
Ygnacio Valley High
1,059 students
- This school 323
Fair Oaks Elementary
323 students
What this shows Fair Oaks Elementary reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fair Oaks Elementary compares
Fair Oaks Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$15,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
White 18.0%
Asian 17.0%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Fair Oaks Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mt. Diablo Unified reports $15,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fair Oaks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northgate High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Diablo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ygnacio Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fair Oaks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,546
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Pleasant Hill
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Valhalla Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 31.3:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hill Elementary
Standard public school
652 students 34.3:1 students per teacher
Strandwood Elementary
Standard public school
596 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
Gregory Gardens Elementary
Standard public school
409 students 34.1:1 students per teacher
Mdusd Preschools
Standard public school
40 students
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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fair Oaks Elementary
How many students attend Fair Oaks Elementary?
Fair Oaks Elementary has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pleasant Hill, CA. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fair Oaks Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fair Oaks Elementary?
67.2% of students at Fair Oaks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fair Oaks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fair Oaks Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment, in Pleasant Hill, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fair Oaks Elementary?
Fair Oaks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (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 Fair Oaks Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pleasant Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Oaks Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt. Diablo Unified?
Besides Fair Oaks Elementary, Mt. Diablo Unified also operates College Park High (1,948 students), Northgate High (1,546 students), and Mt. Diablo High (1,397 students). See the Mt. Diablo Unified district page for the complete list.