- Enrollment
- 1,978
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chico, CA
Oak Bridge Academy
Federal NCES profile for Oak Bridge Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060837014566
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Bridge Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Chico · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.9:1
- large classes for California
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Bridge Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Bridge Academy ranks #6 of 7 schools in Chico, CA.
School address
District: Chico Unified · California
NCES ID 060837014566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Oak Bridge Academy grew from 130 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 060837014566 · Chico, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 26.9:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students)
Oak Bridge Academy grew from 130 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oak Bridge Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley High
1,978 students
- Chico High
Chico High
1,804 students
- Bidwell Junior
Bidwell Junior High
1,012 students
- Chico Junior H
Chico Junior High
861 students
- Marsh (Harry M 716
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
716 students
- This school 188
Oak Bridge Academy
188 students
What this shows Oak Bridge Academy reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Bridge Academy compares
Oak Bridge Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
79.3%
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
$16,422
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
Two or More 16.0%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Oak Bridge Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chico Unified reports $16,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Bridge Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chico High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bidwell Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chico Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Bridge Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Chico
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Core Butte Charter
Standard public school
916 students 18:1 students per teacher
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii
Standard public school
105 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Oakdale
Alternative education program
92 students 46:1 students per teacher
Center for Alternative Learning
Alternative education program
34 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Academy for Change
Alternative education program
31 students 31:1 students per teacher
Butte County Community
Alternative education program
20 students 6.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~188 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Bridge Academy
How many students attend Oak Bridge Academy?
Oak Bridge Academy has 188 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Chico, CA. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Bridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Bridge Academy is 26.9:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Bridge Academy?
63.1% of students at Oak Bridge Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Bridge Academy?
The largest demographic group at Oak Bridge Academy is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Chico, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Bridge Academy?
Oak Bridge Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Oak Bridge Academy rank among schools in Chico?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Bridge Academy ranks #6 of 7 schools in Chico, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chico on the city page.
What other schools are in Chico Unified?
Besides Oak Bridge Academy, Chico Unified also operates Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students), Chico High (1,804 students), and Bidwell Junior High (1,012 students). See the Chico Unified district page for the complete list.