- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Verne, CA
Oak Mesa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oak Mesa 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 060561010235
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Mesa Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in La Verne · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Mesa Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Mesa Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in La Verne, CA.
School address
District: Bonita Unified · California
NCES ID 060561010235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Oak Mesa Elementary held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 060561010235 · La Verne, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 25.3:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonita High (1,911 students)
Oak Mesa Elementary held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oak Mesa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonita High
Bonita High
1,911 students
- Ramona Middle
Ramona Middle
1,371 students
- San Dimas High
San Dimas High
1,235 students
- Lone Hill Midd
Lone Hill Middle
870 students
- J. Marion Royn
J. Marion Roynon Elementary
842 students
- This school 582
Oak Mesa Elementary
582 students
What this shows Oak Mesa Elementary reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Mesa Elementary compares
Oak Mesa Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 77% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,509
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
Asian 25.1%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 32.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Oak Mesa Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bonita Unified reports $14,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Mesa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramona Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Dimas High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Hill Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. Marion Roynon Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Mesa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in La Verne
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~582 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Mesa Elementary
How many students attend Oak Mesa Elementary?
Oak Mesa Elementary has 582 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Verne, CA. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Mesa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Mesa Elementary is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Mesa Elementary?
12.7% of students at Oak Mesa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Mesa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oak Mesa Elementary is White at 32.1% of enrollment, in La Verne, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Mesa Elementary?
Oak Mesa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Mesa Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Verne?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Mesa Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in La Verne, 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 La Verne on the city page.
What other schools are in Bonita Unified?
Besides Oak Mesa Elementary, Bonita Unified also operates Bonita High (1,911 students), Ramona Middle (1,371 students), and San Dimas High (1,235 students). See the Bonita Unified district page for the complete list.