Enrollment
412
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Dorado Hills, CA
Oak Meadow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oak Meadow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060627011240
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Meadow Elementary earns 33/100 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 8
- elementary schools in El Dorado Hills · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Meadow Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Meadow Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in El Dorado Hills, CA.
School address
District: Buckeye Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060627011240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Meadow Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Meadow Elementary
Oak Meadow Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in El Dorado Hills, California, enrolling 412 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.1% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the California average.
With 412 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 927 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #551.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Asian (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1030 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Buckeye Union Elementary spends $11,789 per pupil, 29% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among El Dorado Hills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Charter Montessori Valley View Campus (692 students): Oak Meadow Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.9:1 vs 23.1:1).
Buckeye Union Elementary also operates Rolling Hills Middle (778 students) and Charter Montessori Valley View Campus (692 students) alongside Oak Meadow 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 Meadow Elementary compares
Oak Meadow 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,789
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 43.0%
Asian 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Oak Meadow Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buckeye Union Elementary, which includes Oak Meadow Elementary.
$11,789
Per student
-29%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.7%
State 46.2%
Federal 4.1%
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 Meadow Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charter Montessori Valley View Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camerado Springs Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Oak Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silva Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Meadow Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in El Dorado Hills
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Charter Montessori Valley View Campus
Standard public school
692 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Lake Forest Elementary
Standard public school
421 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Silva Valley Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
William Brooks Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 24.8:1 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 (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Meadow Elementary
How many students attend Oak Meadow Elementary?
Oak Meadow Elementary has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Dorado Hills, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Meadow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Meadow Elementary is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Meadow Elementary?
15.1% of students at Oak Meadow Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Meadow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oak Meadow Elementary is White at 43.0% of enrollment, in El Dorado Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Meadow Elementary?
Oak Meadow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Meadow Elementary rank among elementary schools in El Dorado Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Meadow Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in El Dorado Hills, 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 El Dorado Hills on the city page.
Is Oak Meadow Elementary a good school?
Oak Meadow Elementary earns 33/100 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 Buckeye Union Elementary?
Besides Oak Meadow Elementary, Buckeye Union Elementary also operates Rolling Hills Middle (778 students), Charter Montessori Valley View Campus (692 students), and Camerado Springs Middle (536 students). See the Buckeye Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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