- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakland, CA
La Escuelita
Federal NCES profile for La Escuelita, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062805004284
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Escuelita earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #45 of 67
- elementary schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
La Escuelita has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Escuelita ranks #45 of 67 elementary schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805004284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
La Escuelita held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 062805004284 · Oakland, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 22.8:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakland Technical High (1,812 students)
La Escuelita held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Escuelita in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakland Techni
Oakland Technical High
1,812 students
- Oakland High
Oakland High
1,579 students
- Skyline High
Skyline High
1,250 students
- Fremont High
Fremont High
1,166 students
- Coliseum Colle
Coliseum College Prep Academy
861 students
- This school 274
La Escuelita
274 students
What this shows La Escuelita reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Escuelita compares
La Escuelita 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
78.5%
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
$22,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%
Asian 18.3%
African American 14.7%
Two or More 8.4%
White 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, La Escuelita is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Oakland Unified reports $22,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Escuelita Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coliseum College Prep Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Escuelita's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Oakland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Yu Ming Charter
Standard public school
959 students 24:1 students per teacher
Melrose Leadership Academy
Standard public school
722 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary
Standard public school
678 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
American Indian Public Charter School Ii
Standard public school
617 students 36.3:1 students per teacher
Greenleaf
Standard public school
613 students 21.9:1 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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Escuelita
How many students attend La Escuelita?
La Escuelita has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Escuelita?
The student-teacher ratio at La Escuelita is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Escuelita?
82.4% of students at La Escuelita are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Escuelita?
The largest demographic group at La Escuelita is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Escuelita?
La Escuelita has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Escuelita rank among elementary schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, La Escuelita ranks #45 of 67 elementary schools in Oakland, 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 Oakland on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakland Unified?
Besides La Escuelita, Oakland Unified also operates Oakland Technical High (1,812 students), Oakland High (1,579 students), and Skyline High (1,250 students). See the Oakland Unified district page for the complete list.