- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Park, CA
Oak Park Independent
Federal NCES profile for Oak Park Independent, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062785011539
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Park Independent earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Oak Park · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 37.8:1
- large classes for California
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Park Independent has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Park Independent ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Oak Park, CA.
School address
District: Oak Park Unified · California
NCES ID 062785011539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Oak Park Independent grew from 183 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 5.7 → 5.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 062785011539 · Oak Park, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 37.8:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Park High (1,483 students)
Oak Park Independent grew from 183 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE held 5.7 → 5.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oak Park Independent in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Park High
Oak Park High
1,483 students
- Medea Creek Mi
Medea Creek Middle
1,090 students
- Red Oak Elemen 569
Red Oak Elementary
569 students
- Brookside Elem 556
Brookside Elementary
556 students
- Oak Hills Elem 523
Oak Hills Elementary
523 students
- This school 189
Oak Park Independent
189 students
What this shows Oak Park Independent reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Park Independent compares
Oak Park Independent is a growing 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 | 37.8:1 | ▲ 76% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
37.8:1
students per teacher
- 76% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,447
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 8.5%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Oak Park Independent is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oak Park Unified reports $14,447 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Park Independent Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Medea Creek Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Park Independent's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,090
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~189 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Park Independent
How many students attend Oak Park Independent?
Oak Park Independent has 189 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Oak Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Independent?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Independent is 37.8:1, which is 76% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 141% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Park Independent?
20.2% of students at Oak Park Independent are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Park Independent?
The largest demographic group at Oak Park Independent is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Oak Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Park Independent?
Oak Park Independent has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Park Independent rank among public schools in Oak Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Park Independent ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Oak Park, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oak Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Park Unified?
Besides Oak Park Independent, Oak Park Unified also operates Oak Park High (1,483 students), Medea Creek Middle (1,090 students), and Red Oak Elementary (569 students). See the Oak Park Unified district page for the complete list.