- Enrollment
- 1,978
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chico, CA
Oakdale
Federal NCES profile for Oakdale, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060837008450
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakdale earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Chico · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 46:1
- large classes for California
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakdale has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale ranks #7 of 7 schools in Chico, CA.
School address
District: Chico Unified · California
NCES ID 060837008450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Oakdale held near 85 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 2.6 → 3.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 060837008450 · Chico, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
92 enr · 46:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students)
Oakdale held near 85 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 2.6 → 3.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oakdale in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley High
1,978 students
- Chico High
Chico High
1,804 students
- Bidwell Junior
Bidwell Junior High
1,012 students
- Chico Junior H
Chico Junior High
861 students
- Marsh (Harry M 716
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
716 students
- This school 92
Oakdale
92 students
What this shows Oakdale reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakdale compares
Oakdale 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 | 46:1 | ▲ 114% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
46:1
students per teacher
- 114% 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.
Funding equity
$16,422
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
Counselors0.3 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: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Oakdale is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chico Unified reports $16,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakdale Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chico High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bidwell Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chico Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakdale's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Chico
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Core Butte Charter
Standard public school
916 students 18:1 students per teacher
Oak Bridge Academy
Alternative education program
188 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii
Standard public school
105 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Center for Alternative Learning
Alternative education program
34 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Academy for Change
Alternative education program
31 students 31:1 students per teacher
Butte County Community
Alternative education program
20 students 6.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~92 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakdale
How many students attend Oakdale?
Oakdale has 92 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Chico, CA. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 85 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale is 46:1, which is 114% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 193% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakdale?
72.8% of students at Oakdale are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakdale?
The largest demographic group at Oakdale is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Chico, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakdale?
Oakdale has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakdale rank among schools in Chico?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale ranks #7 of 7 schools in Chico, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chico on the city page.
What other schools are in Chico Unified?
Besides Oakdale, Chico Unified also operates Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students), Chico High (1,804 students), and Bidwell Junior High (1,012 students). See the Chico Unified district page for the complete list.