Enrollment
222
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakland, CA
Oakland Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Oakland Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060220802893Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland Charter Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #14 of 15
- middle schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 55.5:1
- large classes for California
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Charter Academy ranks #14 of 15 middle schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Charter Academy District · California
NCES ID 060220802893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
55.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+158% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakland Charter Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakland Charter Academy
Oakland Charter Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Oakland, California, enrolling 222 students.
Class loads run heavy: 55.5:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 158% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 222 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 652 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #531, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Oakland's middle schools, it stands alongside Edna Brewer Middle (785 students): Oakland Charter Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (55.5:1 vs 19.1:1).
Oakland Charter Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Oakland Charter Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Oakland Charter Academy compares
Oakland Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 55.5:1 | ▲ 158% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
55.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
55.5:1
students per teacher
- 158% 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.
Engagement
59.5%
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
$13,675
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 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 85.6%
White 7.2%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Oakland Charter Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakland Charter Academy District, which includes Oakland Charter Academy.
$13,675
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 61.5%
Federal 17.3%
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.
Similar middle schools in Oakland
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Edna Brewer Middle
Standard public school
785 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Elmhurst United Middle
Standard public school
729 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Montera Middle
Standard public school
695 students 17:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Middle
Standard public school
512 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Claremont Middle
Standard public school
487 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Frick United Academy of Language Middle
Standard public school
392 students 17:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~222 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~55.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oakland Charter Academy
How many students attend Oakland Charter Academy?
Oakland Charter Academy has 222 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Charter Academy is 55.5:1, which is 158% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 254% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakland Charter Academy?
79.2% of students at Oakland Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Oakland Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland Charter Academy?
Oakland Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Oakland Charter Academy rank among middle schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Charter Academy ranks #14 of 15 middle schools in Oakland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Oakland on the city page.
Is Oakland Charter Academy a good school?
Oakland Charter Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 Oakland Charter Academy District?
None; Oakland Charter Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Oakland Charter Academy is its only campus.
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