- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Oak Meadow Elementary shrank from 496 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 060627011240 · El Dorado Hills, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 22.9:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Rolling Hills Middle (778 students)
Oak Meadow Elementary shrank from 496 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oak Meadow Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills Middle
778 students
- Charter Montes
Charter Montessori Valley View Campus
692 students
- Camerado Sprin
Camerado Springs Middle
536 students
- Blue Oak Eleme
Blue Oak Elementary
445 students
- Silva Valley E
Silva Valley Elementary
416 students
- This school
Oak Meadow Elementary
412 students
What this shows Oak Meadow Elementary reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Meadow Elementary compares
Oak Meadow Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,910
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Buckeye Union Elementary reports $13,910 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~412 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), down 35.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.