- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Los Altos, CA
Oak Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oak Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062265002788
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Avenue Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Los Altos · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 3.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Avenue Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Los Altos, CA.
School address
District: Los Altos Elementary · California
NCES ID 062265002788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Oak Avenue Elementary held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.5 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 062265002788 · Los Altos, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 20.9:1 · 3.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Ardis G. Egan Junior High (517 students)
Oak Avenue Elementary held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.5 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oak Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ardis G. Egan
Ardis G. Egan Junior High
517 students
- Covington Elem
Covington Elementary
404 students
- Georgina P. Bl
Georgina P. Blach Junior High
388 students
- Loyola Element
Loyola Elementary
367 students
- Springer Eleme
Springer Elementary
365 students
- This school
Oak Avenue Elementary
334 students
What this shows Oak Avenue Elementary reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Avenue Elementary compares
Oak Avenue 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.9% | ▼ 93% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$22,999
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
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 48.5%
White 31.4%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Oak Avenue Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Los Altos Elementary reports $22,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardis G. Egan Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgina P. Blach Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loyola Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Los Altos
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bullis Charter
Standard public school
997 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Montclaire Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 31.6:1 students per teacher
Covington Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Loyola Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Almond Elementary
Standard public school
354 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Santa Rita Elementary
Standard public school
326 students 16.3:1 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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Oak Avenue Elementary?
Oak Avenue Elementary has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Los Altos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Avenue Elementary is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Oak Avenue Elementary?
3.9% of students at Oak Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oak Avenue Elementary is Asian at 48.5% of enrollment, in Los Altos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Avenue Elementary?
Oak Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Oak Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Los Altos?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Avenue Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Altos Elementary?
Besides Oak Avenue Elementary, Los Altos Elementary also operates Ardis G. Egan Junior High (517 students), Covington Elementary (404 students), and Georgina P. Blach Junior High (388 students). See the Los Altos Elementary district page for the complete list.