- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aliso Viejo, CA
Oak Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060744006094
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Aliso Viejo · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Aliso Viejo, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744006094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Oak Grove Elementary held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 060744006094 · Aliso Viejo, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 23.7:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Oak Grove Elementary held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oak Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Clemente H
San Clemente High
2,740 students
- San Juan Hills
San Juan Hills High
2,641 students
- Aliso Niguel H
Aliso Niguel High
2,563 students
- Tesoro High
Tesoro High
2,030 students
- Capistrano Val
Capistrano Valley High
1,991 students
- This school 569
Oak Grove Elementary
569 students
What this shows Oak Grove Elementary reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Grove Elementary compares
Oak Grove 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$15,820
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 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 17.4%
Asian 14.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Oak Grove Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Capistrano Unified reports $15,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,991
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Aliso Viejo
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Don Juan Avila Elementary
Standard public school
672 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Journey
Standard public school
617 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Canyon Vista Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Wood Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
425 students 21.3:1 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 (~569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Elementary
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary?
Oak Grove Elementary has 569 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aliso Viejo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Grove Elementary?
20.7% of students at Oak Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove Elementary is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Aliso Viejo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Elementary?
Oak Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Grove Elementary rank among elementary schools in Aliso Viejo?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Aliso Viejo, 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 Aliso Viejo on the city page.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides Oak Grove Elementary, Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students), San Juan Hills High (2,641 students), and Aliso Niguel High (2,563 students). See the Capistrano Unified district page for the complete list.