- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakhurst, CA
Oakhurst Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakhurst 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 060408009306
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakhurst Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Oakhurst · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakhurst Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakhurst Elementary ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Oakhurst, CA.
School address
District: Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060408009306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Oakhurst Elementary held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.8 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 060408009306 · Oakhurst, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 19.6:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Wasuma Elementary (270 students)
Oakhurst Elementary held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.8 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oakhurst Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oakhurst Elementary
333 students
- Wasuma Element
Wasuma Elementary
270 students
- Oak Creek Inte
Oak Creek Intermediate
187 students
- Fresno Flats C 3
Fresno Flats Community Day
3 students
What this shows Oakhurst Elementary reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakhurst Elementary compares
Oakhurst Elementary 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 | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$18,184
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Oakhurst Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary reports $18,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakhurst Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasuma Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Creek Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fresno Flats Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Oakhurst Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Oakhurst
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakhurst Elementary
How many students attend Oakhurst Elementary?
Oakhurst Elementary has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakhurst, CA. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakhurst Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakhurst Elementary is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Oakhurst Elementary?
62.2% of students at Oakhurst Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakhurst Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oakhurst Elementary is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Oakhurst, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakhurst Elementary?
Oakhurst Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Oakhurst Elementary rank among public schools in Oakhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakhurst Elementary ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary?
Besides Oakhurst Elementary, Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary also operates Wasuma Elementary (270 students), Oak Creek Intermediate (187 students), and Fresno Flats Community Day (3 students). See the Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary district page for the complete list.