- Enrollment
- 1,978
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chico, CA
Hooker Oak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hooker Oak 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 060837000820
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hooker Oak Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #11 of 19
- elementary schools in Chico · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hooker Oak Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hooker Oak Elementary ranks #11 of 19 elementary schools in Chico, CA.
School address
District: Chico Unified · California
NCES ID 060837000820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Hooker Oak Elementary held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 060837000820 · Chico, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 21.1:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students)
Hooker Oak Elementary held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hooker Oak Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley High
1,978 students
- Chico High
Chico High
1,804 students
- Bidwell Junior
Bidwell Junior High
1,012 students
- Chico Junior H
Chico Junior High
861 students
- Marsh (Harry M 716
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
716 students
- This school 337
Hooker Oak Elementary
337 students
What this shows Hooker Oak Elementary reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hooker Oak Elementary compares
Hooker Oak 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$16,422
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 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 13.6%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Hooker Oak Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Chico Unified reports $16,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hooker Oak Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chico High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bidwell Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chico Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hooker Oak Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Chico
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shasta Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Emma Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Chico Country Day
Standard public school
585 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Marigold Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Rosedale Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Little Chico Creek Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 21.4:1 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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hooker Oak Elementary
How many students attend Hooker Oak Elementary?
Hooker Oak Elementary has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chico, CA. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hooker Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hooker Oak Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Hooker Oak Elementary?
39.2% of students at Hooker Oak Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hooker Oak Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hooker Oak Elementary is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Chico, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hooker Oak Elementary?
Hooker Oak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Hooker Oak Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chico?
By Resource Investment Index, Hooker Oak Elementary ranks #11 of 19 elementary schools in Chico, 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 Chico on the city page.
What other schools are in Chico Unified?
Besides Hooker Oak Elementary, Chico Unified also operates Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students), Chico High (1,804 students), and Bidwell Junior High (1,012 students). See the Chico Unified district page for the complete list.