- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 7/100.
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 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Oakley · Resource Index
- 7
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Gehringer Elementary held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 062808004326 · Oakley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 25.5:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Delta Vista Middle (873 students)
Gehringer Elementary held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gehringer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delta Vista Mi
Delta Vista Middle
873 students
- O'hara Park Mi
O'hara Park Middle
856 students
- This school
Gehringer Elementary
663 students
- Summer Lake El
Summer Lake Elementary
595 students
- Iron House Ele
Iron House Elementary
503 students
- Vintage Parkwa
Vintage Parkway Elementary
481 students
What this shows Gehringer Elementary reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gehringer Elementary compares
Gehringer 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$14,223
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
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.
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
District finance for Oakley Union Elementary reports $14,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~663 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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 7/100 (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 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.
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.