Enrollment
252
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oroville, CA
Oakdale Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakdale Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062910004491
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakdale Heights Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 15
- elementary schools in Oroville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- small classes for California
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakdale Heights Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Heights Elementary ranks #2 of 15 elementary schools in Oroville, CA.
School address
District: Oroville City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062910004491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakdale Heights Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakdale Heights Elementary
Oakdale Heights Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Oroville, California, enrolling 252 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 85.5% of students qualify for free meals, 54% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 252 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 707 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #435.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Oroville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Helen M. Wilcox Elementary (592 students): Oakdale Heights Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 24.7:1).
Oroville City Elementary also operates Ophir Elementary (452 students) and Stanford Avenue Elementary (403 students) alongside Oakdale Heights Elementary.
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 Oakdale Heights Elementary compares
Oakdale Heights Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.7%
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
$14,798
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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 35.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Asian 15.5%
Two or More 15.1%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Oakdale Heights Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oroville City Elementary, which includes Oakdale Heights Elementary.
$14,798
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 63.6%
Federal 14.8%
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 Oakdale Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophir Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanford Avenue Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Studios @ Central | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ishi Hills Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyandotte Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakdale Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Oroville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary
Standard public school
592 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Stream Charter
Standard public school
515 students 30.3:1 students per teacher
Ophir Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Stanford Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Sierra Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Plumas Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~252 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oakdale Heights Elementary
How many students attend Oakdale Heights Elementary?
Oakdale Heights Elementary has 252 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oroville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Heights Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakdale Heights Elementary?
85.5% of students at Oakdale Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakdale Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oakdale Heights Elementary is White at 35.3% of enrollment, in Oroville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakdale Heights Elementary?
Oakdale Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Oakdale Heights Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oroville?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Heights Elementary ranks #2 of 15 elementary schools in Oroville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oroville on the city page.
Is Oakdale Heights Elementary a good school?
Oakdale Heights Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Oroville City Elementary?
Besides Oakdale Heights Elementary, Oroville City Elementary also operates Ophir Elementary (452 students), Stanford Avenue Elementary (403 students), and The Studios @ Central (300 students). See the Oroville City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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