- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brawley, CA
J. W. Oakley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J. W. Oakley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060579000522
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. W. Oakley Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Brawley · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
J. W. Oakley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. W. Oakley Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Brawley, CA.
School address
District: Brawley Elementary · California
NCES ID 060579000522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
J. W. Oakley Elementary held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 060579000522 · Brawley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 19.8:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Barbara Worth Junior High (881 students)
J. W. Oakley Elementary held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
J. W. Oakley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barbara Worth
Barbara Worth Junior High
881 students
- Myron D. Witte
Myron D. Witter Elementary
741 students
- Phil D. Swing
Phil D. Swing Elementary
725 students
- This school
J. W. Oakley Elementary
654 students
- Miguel Hidalgo
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
437 students
What this shows J. W. Oakley Elementary reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. W. Oakley Elementary compares
J. W. Oakley 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 | 19.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
75.2%
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
$17,335
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 654 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.5%
White 1.5%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, J. W. Oakley Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brawley Elementary reports $17,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. W. Oakley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Worth Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Myron D. Witter Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phil D. Swing Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miguel Hidalgo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. W. Oakley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Brawley
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Myron D. Witter Elementary
Standard public school
741 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Phil D. Swing Elementary
Standard public school
725 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
Standard public school
437 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Union Elementary
Standard public school
128 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Mulberry Elementary
Standard public school
61 students 15.3:1 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 (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. W. Oakley Elementary
How many students attend J. W. Oakley Elementary?
J. W. Oakley Elementary has 654 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brawley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 740 (2022-23) → 755 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. W. Oakley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J. W. Oakley Elementary is 19.8:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 26% 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 J. W. Oakley Elementary?
85.4% of students at J. W. Oakley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. W. Oakley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J. W. Oakley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment, in Brawley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. W. Oakley Elementary?
J. W. Oakley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 J. W. Oakley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Brawley?
By Resource Investment Index, J. W. Oakley Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Brawley, 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 Brawley on the city page.
What other schools are in Brawley Elementary?
Besides J. W. Oakley Elementary, Brawley Elementary also operates Barbara Worth Junior High (881 students), Myron D. Witter Elementary (741 students), and Phil D. Swing Elementary (725 students). See the Brawley Elementary district page for the complete list.