Enrollment
818
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Murrieta, CA
Oak Meadows Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oak Meadows Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062454011715
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Meadows Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 13
- elementary schools in Murrieta · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Meadows Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Meadows Elementary ranks #1 of 13 elementary schools in Murrieta, CA.
School address
District: Menifee Union · California
NCES ID 062454011715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Meadows Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Meadows Elementary
Oak Meadows Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Murrieta, California, enrolling 818 students.
At 22.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 818 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,116 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #792, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 818 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Menifee Union spends $13,077 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Murrieta's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cole Canyon Elementary (1,038 students): Oak Meadows Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 27.3:1).
Menifee Union also operates Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy (1,196 students) and Bell Mountain Middle (1,066 students) alongside Oak Meadows 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 Meadows Elementary compares
Oak Meadows 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$13,077
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 818 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 51.6%
White 19.9%
Two or More 13.0%
Asian 7.8%
African American 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Oak Meadows Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menifee Union, which includes Oak Meadows Elementary.
$13,077
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.4%
State 67.1%
Federal 11.5%
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 Meadows Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell Mountain Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Menifee Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southshore Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evans Ranch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Meadows Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Murrieta
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cole Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
1,038 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Lisa J. Mails Elementary
Standard public school
1,006 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Murrieta Elementary
Standard public school
893 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Alta Murrieta Elementary
Standard public school
849 students 25:1 students per teacher
Antelope Hills Elementary
Standard public school
839 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary
Standard public school
828 students 26.7:1 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 (~818 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Meadows Elementary
How many students attend Oak Meadows Elementary?
Oak Meadows Elementary has 818 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Murrieta, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Meadows Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Meadows Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Meadows Elementary?
38.9% of students at Oak Meadows Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Meadows Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oak Meadows Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment, in Murrieta, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Meadows Elementary?
Oak Meadows Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Meadows Elementary rank among elementary schools in Murrieta?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Meadows Elementary ranks #1 of 13 elementary schools in Murrieta, 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 Murrieta on the city page.
Is Oak Meadows Elementary a good school?
Oak Meadows Elementary earns 23/100 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 Menifee Union?
Besides Oak Meadows Elementary, Menifee Union also operates Harvest Hill S.T.E.a.M. Academy (1,196 students), Bell Mountain Middle (1,066 students), and Menifee Valley Middle (941 students). See the Menifee Union district page for the complete list.
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