Enrollment
660
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valencia, CA
Oak Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oak Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062718010904
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Hills Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Valencia · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.4:1
- large classes for California
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Hills Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Hills Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Valencia, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Hills Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Hills Elementary
Oak Hills Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Valencia, California, enrolling 660 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.4:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 46% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.6% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the California average.
Enrollment of 660 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,188 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #452.
Its student body is led by Asian (36%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 660 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Newhall spends $12,490 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Valencia's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Creek Academy (983 students): Oak Hills Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.4:1 vs 27.3:1).
Newhall also operates Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students) and Stevenson Ranch Elementary (764 students) alongside Oak Hills 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 Hills Elementary compares
Oak Hills 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 | 31.4:1 | ▲ 46% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
31.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,490
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 660 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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
Asian 35.8%
White 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Oak Hills Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newhall, which includes Oak Hills Elementary.
$12,490
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 55.0%
Federal 6.9%
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 Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Canyon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Ranch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valencia Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Old Orchard Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Valencia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
West Creek Academy
Standard public school
983 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Bridgeport Elementary
Standard public school
866 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Valencia Valley Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Meadows Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Charles Helmers Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Old Orchard Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 23.6:1 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 (~660 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Hills Elementary
How many students attend Oak Hills Elementary?
Oak Hills Elementary has 660 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valencia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Hills Elementary is 31.4:1, which is 46% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 100% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Hills Elementary?
16.6% of students at Oak Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oak Hills Elementary is Asian at 35.8% of enrollment, in Valencia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Hills Elementary?
Oak Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Valencia?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Hills Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Valencia, 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 Valencia on the city page.
Is Oak Hills Elementary a good school?
Oak Hills Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. 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 Newhall?
Besides Oak Hills Elementary, Newhall also operates Pico Canyon Elementary (851 students), Stevenson Ranch Elementary (764 students), and Valencia Valley Elementary (738 students). See the Newhall district page for the complete list.
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