Enrollment
307
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orangevale, CA
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063462005782
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Orangevale · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Orangevale, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Orangevale, California, enrolling 307 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.0% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the California average.
Enrollment of 307 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 604 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #424.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 50/100).
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Orangevale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pershing Elementary (494 students): Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.6:1 vs 24.7:1).
San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students) and Rio Americano High (1,891 students) alongside Green Oaks Fundamental 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 Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary compares
Green Oaks Fundamental 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in California - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,338
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Juan Unified, which includes Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary.
$15,338
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 54.0%
Federal 14.3%
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.
How Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Orangevale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pershing Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Twin Lakes Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Oakview Community Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Trajan Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Golden Valley River
Standard public school
297 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Golden Valley Orchard
Standard public school
292 students 26.5:1 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 (~307 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary
How many students attend Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary?
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary has 307 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orangevale, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary?
23.0% of students at Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Orangevale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary?
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary rank among elementary schools in Orangevale?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Orangevale, 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 Orangevale on the city page.
Is Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary a good school?
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 San Juan Unified?
Besides Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.
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