- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakley, CA
Iron House Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Iron House Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062808011575
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iron House Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Oakley · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Iron House Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iron House Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Oakley, CA.
School address
District: Oakley Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062808011575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Iron House Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 062808011575 · Oakley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 24:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Delta Vista Middle (873 students)
Iron House Elementary held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Iron House 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
- Gehringer Elem
Gehringer Elementary
663 students
- Summer Lake El
Summer Lake Elementary
595 students
- This school
Iron House Elementary
503 students
- Vintage Parkwa
Vintage Parkway Elementary
481 students
What this shows Iron House Elementary reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iron House Elementary compares
Iron House 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.6%
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
African American 18.3%
Asian 18.1%
White 17.5%
Two or More 9.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.2, Iron House Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oakley Union Elementary reports $14,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iron House 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gehringer Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summer Lake Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vintage Parkway Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iron House 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
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Gehringer Elementary
Standard public school
663 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Summer Lake Elementary
Standard public school
595 students 28.3:1 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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iron House Elementary
How many students attend Iron House Elementary?
Iron House Elementary has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iron House Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Iron House Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iron House Elementary?
39.1% of students at Iron House Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iron House Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Iron House Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 36.4% of enrollment, in Oakley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iron House Elementary?
Iron House Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Iron House Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oakley?
By Resource Investment Index, Iron House Elementary ranks #6 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 Iron House Elementary, Oakley Union Elementary also operates Delta Vista Middle (873 students), O'hara Park Middle (856 students), and Gehringer Elementary (663 students). See the Oakley Union Elementary district page for the complete list.