Enrollment
215
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jamul, CA
Oak Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061873002274
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Jamul · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Jamul, CA.
School address
District: Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061873002274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Grove Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Grove Middle
Oak Grove Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Jamul, California, enrolling 215 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 215 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 463 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #304.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (21%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary, also runs Jamul Elementary (386 students).
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 Middle compares
Oak Grove Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$18,704
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
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 70.1%
White 20.6%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Oak Grove Middle is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary, which includes Oak Grove Middle.
$18,704
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 42.4%
Federal 11.3%
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamul Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar middle 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 (~215 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Middle
How many students attend Oak Grove Middle?
Oak Grove Middle has 215 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jamul, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Middle is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Grove Middle?
43.5% of students at Oak Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment, in Jamul, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Middle?
Oak Grove Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Oak Grove Middle rank among public schools in Jamul?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Jamul, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jamul on the city page.
Is Oak Grove Middle a good school?
Oak Grove Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary?
Besides Oak Grove Middle, Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary also operates Jamul Elementary (386 students). See the Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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