- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakland, CA
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062805011977
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #29 of 67
- elementary schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary ranks #29 of 67 elementary schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805011977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary shrank from 203 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 062805011977 · Oakland, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 18:1 · 87.2% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakland Technical High (1,812 students)
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary shrank from 203 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary 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 180
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary
180 students
What this shows Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary compares
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 57% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
84.4%
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
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.1%
African American 18.9%
White 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary is more 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 Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary'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 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
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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary
How many students attend Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary?
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary has 180 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary?
87.2% of students at Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary?
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary ranks #29 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.
What other schools are in Oakland Unified?
Besides Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary, 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.