- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakdale, CA
Oakdale Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Oakdale Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060006204236
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakdale Junior High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Oakdale · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakdale Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Junior High ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Oakdale, CA.
School address
District: Oakdale Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060006204236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Oakdale Junior High grew from 756 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 060006204236 · Oakdale, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
780 enr · 22.3:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakdale High (1,563 students)
Oakdale Junior High grew from 756 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oakdale Junior High 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
- This school
Oakdale Junior High
780 students
- Sierra View El
Sierra View Elementary
665 students
- Magnolia Eleme
Magnolia Elementary
636 students
- Cloverland Ele 488
Cloverland Elementary
488 students
What this shows Oakdale Junior High reports 780 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakdale Junior High compares
Oakdale Junior High 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$14,736
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 780 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 42.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Oakdale Junior High 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 Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fair Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cloverland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakdale Junior High'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
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~780 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakdale Junior High
How many students attend Oakdale Junior High?
Oakdale Junior High has 780 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakdale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 756 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Junior High is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakdale Junior High?
37.8% of students at Oakdale Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakdale Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Oakdale Junior High is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Oakdale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakdale Junior High?
Oakdale Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Oakdale Junior High rank among public schools in Oakdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Junior High ranks #7 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 Junior High, Oakdale Joint Unified also operates Oakdale High (1,563 students), Fair Oaks Elementary (785 students), and Sierra View Elementary (665 students). See the Oakdale Joint Unified district page for the complete list.