Enrollment
189
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+76% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Park Independent compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Park Independent
Oak Park Independent is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oak Park, California, enrolling 189 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37.8:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 76% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.2% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the California average.
Enrollment of 189 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 175 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Oak Park Unified spends $12,034 per pupil, 27% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Oak Park Unified also operates Oak Park High (1,483 students) and Medea Creek Middle (1,090 students) alongside Oak Park Independent.
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 Park Independent compares
Oak Park Independent on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,034
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Park Unified, which includes Oak Park Independent.
$12,034
Per student
-27%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.9%
State 52.2%
Federal 5.9%
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 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
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~189 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oak Park Independent a good school?
Oak Park Independent earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 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.
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