- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buellton, CA
Oak Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oak Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060633010661
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Valley Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Buellton · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Valley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Buellton, CA.
School address
District: Buellton Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060633010661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Oak Valley Elementary grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 060633010661 · Buellton, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 22.2:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Jonata Middle (168 students)
Oak Valley Elementary grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Oak Valley Elementary compares
Oak Valley Elementary 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$29,002
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 51.2%
White 37.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Oak Valley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Buellton Union Elementary reports $29,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonata Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Valley Elementary
How many students attend Oak Valley Elementary?
Oak Valley Elementary has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buellton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Valley Elementary is 22.2:1, 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 Valley Elementary?
41.1% of students at Oak Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oak Valley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment, in Buellton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Valley Elementary?
Oak Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Valley Elementary rank among public schools in Buellton?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Buellton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Buellton Union Elementary?
Besides Oak Valley Elementary, Buellton Union Elementary also operates Jonata Middle (168 students). See the Buellton Union Elementary district page for the complete list.