- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakland, CA
Melrose Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Melrose Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062805008679
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melrose Leadership Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 67
- elementary schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Melrose Leadership Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Leadership Academy ranks #9 of 67 elementary schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805008679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Melrose Leadership Academy held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 062805008679 · Oakland, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 21.9:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakland Technical High (1,812 students)
Melrose Leadership Academy held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Melrose Leadership Academy 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 722
Melrose Leadership Academy
722 students
What this shows Melrose Leadership Academy reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melrose Leadership Academy compares
Melrose Leadership Academy 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.5%
White 15.1%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Melrose Leadership Academy is about as mixed as 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 Melrose Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coliseum College Prep Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melrose Leadership Academy'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
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
Chabot Elementary
Standard public school
576 students 24:1 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 (~722 students)
Frequently asked questions about Melrose Leadership Academy
How many students attend Melrose Leadership Academy?
Melrose Leadership Academy has 722 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose Leadership Academy is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Melrose Leadership Academy?
38.4% of students at Melrose Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melrose Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Melrose Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melrose Leadership Academy?
Melrose Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Melrose Leadership Academy rank among elementary schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Leadership Academy ranks #9 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 Melrose Leadership Academy, 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.