Enrollment
663
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakley, CA
Gehringer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gehringer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062808004326
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gehringer Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Oakley · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gehringer Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gehringer Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Oakley, CA.
School address
District: Oakley Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062808004326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gehringer Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gehringer Elementary
Gehringer Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Oakley, California, enrolling 663 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 663 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,356 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,345, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (22%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 663 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oakley Union Elementary spends $13,078 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Oakley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Orchard Park (751 students): Gehringer Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.5:1 vs 24.2:1).
Oakley Union Elementary also operates Delta Vista Middle (873 students) and O'hara Park Middle (856 students) alongside Gehringer 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 Gehringer Elementary compares
Gehringer 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$13,078
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 663 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 52.8%
White 22.3%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 8.1%
African American 7.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Gehringer Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakley Union Elementary, which includes Gehringer Elementary.
$13,078
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.8%
State 56.0%
Federal 8.1%
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 Gehringer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| O'hara Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summer Lake Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iron House Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vintage Parkway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gehringer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Oakley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Orchard Park
Standard public school
751 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Summer Lake Elementary
Standard public school
595 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Iron House Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 24:1 students per teacher
Vintage Parkway Elementary
Standard public school
481 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Almond Grove Elementary
Standard public school
427 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Oakley Elementary
Standard public school
379 students 23.7:1 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 (~663 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gehringer Elementary
How many students attend Gehringer Elementary?
Gehringer Elementary has 663 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gehringer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gehringer Elementary is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gehringer Elementary?
37.4% of students at Gehringer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gehringer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gehringer Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% of enrollment, in Oakley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gehringer Elementary?
Gehringer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gehringer Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oakley?
By Resource Investment Index, Gehringer Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Oakley, 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 Oakley on the city page.
Is Gehringer Elementary a good school?
Gehringer Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 Oakley Union Elementary?
Besides Gehringer Elementary, Oakley Union Elementary also operates Delta Vista Middle (873 students), O'hara Park Middle (856 students), and Summer Lake Elementary (595 students). See the Oakley Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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