Enrollment
324
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakland, CA
Francophone Charter School of Oakland
Federal NCES profile for Francophone Charter School of Oakland, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060183913942Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francophone Charter School of Oakland earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #23 of 67
- elementary schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Francophone Charter School of Oakland has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francophone Charter School of Oakland ranks #23 of 67 elementary schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060183913942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Francophone Charter School of Oakland compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Francophone Charter School of Oakland
Francophone Charter School of Oakland is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Oakland, California, enrolling 324 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 324 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 741 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #596, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (25%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 79/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Francophone Charter School of Oakland District spends $12,421 per pupil, 25% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Oakland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Yu Ming Charter (959 students): Francophone Charter School of Oakland is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.3:1 vs 24:1).
Francophone Charter School of Oakland District is a single-school charter district, so Francophone Charter School of Oakland operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Francophone Charter School of Oakland compares
Francophone Charter School of Oakland 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 | 28.6% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 71% | - | - |
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.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
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
30.2%
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
$12,421
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Two or More 22.2%
African American 18.5%
Asian 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 24.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.8, Francophone Charter School of Oakland is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Francophone Charter School of Oakland District, which includes Francophone Charter School of Oakland.
$12,421
Per student
-25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 54.9%
Federal 7.3%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Oakland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Yu Ming Charter
Standard public school
959 students 24:1 students per teacher
Melrose Leadership Academy
Standard public school
722 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary
Standard public school
678 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
American Indian Public Charter School Ii
Standard public school
617 students 36.3:1 students per teacher
Greenleaf
Standard public school
613 students 21.9:1 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 (~324 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Francophone Charter School of Oakland
How many students attend Francophone Charter School of Oakland?
Francophone Charter School of Oakland has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francophone Charter School of Oakland?
The student-teacher ratio at Francophone Charter School of Oakland 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 Francophone Charter School of Oakland?
28.6% of students at Francophone Charter School of Oakland are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francophone Charter School of Oakland?
The largest demographic group at Francophone Charter School of Oakland is White at 24.7% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francophone Charter School of Oakland?
Francophone Charter School of Oakland has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Francophone Charter School of Oakland rank among elementary schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Francophone Charter School of Oakland ranks #23 of 67 elementary 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 elementary schools in Oakland on the city page.
Is Francophone Charter School of Oakland a good school?
Francophone Charter School of Oakland earns 24/100 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 Francophone Charter School of Oakland District?
None; Francophone Charter School of Oakland District is a single-school charter district, and Francophone Charter School of Oakland is its only campus.
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