Enrollment
569
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Grove Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Grove Elementary
Oak Grove Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Aliso Viejo, California, enrolling 569 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.7% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the California average.
With 569 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,333 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #875.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 569 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Aliso Viejo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Don Juan Avila Elementary (672 students): Oak Grove Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.7:1 vs 24.9:1).
Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students) and San Juan Hills High (2,641 students) alongside Oak Grove Elementary.
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 Oak Grove Elementary compares
Oak Grove Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,421
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Capistrano Unified, which includes Oak Grove Elementary.
$14,421
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.2%
State 31.0%
Federal 7.7%
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.
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
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~569 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oak Grove Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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