Enrollment
481
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 062805005701
Independent Study Sojourner Truth — Oakland, CA
Federal NCES profile for Independent Study Sojourner Truth, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Independent Study Sojourner Truth compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Independent Study Sojourner Truth reports 481 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 52.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 38% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 83.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 50% above the California average and 61% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Oakland Unified spends $24,180 per pupil district-wide, above the California average of $18,039 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.8% from local sources (property taxes), 42.5% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Independent Study Sojourner Truth compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 38% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 52% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 50% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
— 38% below state mean
Top 6% in California — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$24,180
per pupil, district-wide
— above California avg of $18,039
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 481 Top 52% in California — larger than 48% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Students per teacher 13.3:1 -38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 83.3% +50% vs state
NCES ID 062805005701
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
African American 28.2%
White 24.8%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakland Unified, which includes Independent Study Sojourner Truth.
$24,180
Per student
+34%
vs California
Avg $18,039
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 42.5%
Federal 14.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Independent Study Sojourner Truth
How many students attend Independent Study Sojourner Truth?
Independent Study Sojourner Truth has 481 students enrolled. It is a other school in Oakland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independent Study Sojourner Truth?
The student-teacher ratio at Independent Study Sojourner Truth is 13.3:1, which is 38% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Independent Study Sojourner Truth?
83.3% of students at Independent Study Sojourner Truth are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independent Study Sojourner Truth?
The largest demographic group at Independent Study Sojourner Truth is Hispanic or Latino at 29.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Oakland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independent Study Sojourner Truth?
Independent Study Sojourner Truth has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.