Enrollment
119
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakland, CA
North Oakland Community Charter
Federal NCES profile for North Oakland Community Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060174708442Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Oakland Community Charter earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #39 of 67
- elementary schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39.7:1
- large classes for California
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Oakland Community Charter has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Oakland Community Charter ranks #39 of 67 elementary schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: North Oakland Community Charter District · California
NCES ID 060174708442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+85% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Oakland Community Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Oakland Community Charter
North Oakland Community Charter is a higher-need, small charter elementary school in Oakland, California, enrolling 119 students.
Class loads run heavy: 39.7:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 85% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 119 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 301 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #279, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Oakland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Yu Ming Charter (959 students): North Oakland Community Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (39.7:1 vs 24:1).
North Oakland Community Charter District is a single-school charter district, so North Oakland Community Charter operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Oakland Community Charter compares
North Oakland Community Charter on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 39.7:1 | ▲ 85% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▼ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
39.7:1
students per teacher
- 85% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$19,469
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat 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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Oakland Community Charter District, which includes North Oakland Community Charter.
$19,469
Per student
+18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 49.0%
Federal 15.2%
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.
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~119 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~39.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Oakland Community Charter
How many students attend North Oakland Community Charter?
North Oakland Community Charter has 119 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Oakland Community Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at North Oakland Community Charter is 39.7:1, which is 85% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 153% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Oakland Community Charter?
55.5% of students at North Oakland Community Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Oakland Community Charter?
North Oakland Community Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Oakland Community Charter rank among elementary schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, North Oakland Community Charter ranks #39 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.
Is North Oakland Community Charter a good school?
North Oakland Community Charter earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Oakland Community Charter District?
None; North Oakland Community Charter District is a single-school charter district, and North Oakland Community Charter is its only campus.
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