- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakdale, CA
Oakdale Charter
Federal NCES profile for Oakdale Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060006206752Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakdale Charter earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Oakdale · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 28:1
- large classes for California
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakdale Charter has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Charter ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Oakdale, CA.
School address
District: Oakdale Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060006206752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Oakdale Charter grew from 53 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+28.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 060006206752 · Oakdale, CA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
56 enr · 28:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakdale High (1,563 students)
Oakdale Charter grew from 53 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+28.3%). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oakdale Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,563 students
- Fair Oaks Elem
Fair Oaks Elementary
785 students
- Oakdale Junior
Oakdale Junior High
780 students
- Sierra View El
Sierra View Elementary
665 students
- Magnolia Eleme
Magnolia Elementary
636 students
- This school 56
Oakdale Charter
56 students
What this shows Oakdale Charter reports 56 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakdale Charter compares
Oakdale Charter 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,736
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
Counselors0.0 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 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Oakdale Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oakdale Joint Unified reports $14,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakdale Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fair Oaks Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakdale Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Oakdale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~56 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakdale Charter
How many students attend Oakdale Charter?
Oakdale Charter has 56 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oakdale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Charter is 28:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakdale Charter?
35.8% of students at Oakdale Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakdale Charter?
The largest demographic group at Oakdale Charter is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Oakdale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakdale Charter?
Oakdale Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakdale Charter rank among public schools in Oakdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Charter ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Oakdale, 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 Oakdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakdale Joint Unified?
Besides Oakdale Charter, Oakdale Joint Unified also operates Oakdale High (1,563 students), Fair Oaks Elementary (785 students), and Oakdale Junior High (780 students). See the Oakdale Joint Unified district page for the complete list.