- Enrollment
- 1,868
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alameda, CA
Frank Otis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Frank Otis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060177000054
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Otis Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Alameda · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.9:1
- large classes for California
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Otis Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Otis Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Alameda, CA.
School address
District: Alameda Unified · California
NCES ID 060177000054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Frank Otis Elementary held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 060177000054 · Alameda, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 25.9:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Alameda High (1,868 students)
Frank Otis Elementary held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Frank Otis Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alameda High
Alameda High
1,868 students
- Encinal Junior
Encinal Junior/Senior High
1,280 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle
971 students
- Will C. Wood M 613
Will C. Wood Middle
613 students
- Amelia Earhart 573
Amelia Earhart Elementary
573 students
- This school 569
Frank Otis Elementary
569 students
What this shows Frank Otis Elementary reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank Otis Elementary compares
Frank Otis Elementary 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.3%
Asian 22.9%
Two or More 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Frank Otis Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Alameda Unified reports $16,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank Otis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Encinal Junior/Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Otis Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Alameda
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
The Academy of Alameda
Standard public school
638 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Amelia Earhart Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Bay Farm
Standard public school
531 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Love Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Maya Lin
Standard public school
475 students 25:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary
Standard public school
474 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank Otis Elementary
How many students attend Frank Otis Elementary?
Frank Otis Elementary has 569 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alameda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Otis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Otis Elementary is 25.9:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank Otis Elementary?
15.3% of students at Frank Otis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Otis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Frank Otis Elementary is White at 40.3% of enrollment, in Alameda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Otis Elementary?
Frank Otis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frank Otis Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alameda?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Otis Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Alameda, 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 Alameda on the city page.
What other schools are in Alameda Unified?
Besides Frank Otis Elementary, Alameda Unified also operates Alameda High (1,868 students), Encinal Junior/Senior High (1,280 students), and Lincoln Middle (971 students). See the Alameda Unified district page for the complete list.