Enrollment
828
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakland, CA
Oakland School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Oakland School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060245810461Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland School for the Arts earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 14
- schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland School for the Arts has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland School for the Arts ranks #3 of 14 schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland School for the Arts District · California
NCES ID 060245810461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakland School for the Arts compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakland School for the Arts
Oakland School for the Arts is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Oakland, California, enrolling 828 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 828 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,143 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #139.
Its student body is led by White (27%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Oakland's public schools, it stands alongside Coliseum College Prep Academy (861 students): Oakland School for the Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23:1 vs 17.2:1).
Oakland School for the Arts District is a single-school charter district, so Oakland School for the Arts 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 School for the Arts compares
Oakland School for the Arts on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,665
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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 26.6%
African American 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 19.1%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 26.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.4, Oakland School for the Arts is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakland School for the Arts District, which includes Oakland School for the Arts.
$15,665
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 57.8%
Federal 1.7%
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 other schools in Oakland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Coliseum College Prep Academy
Standard public school
861 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Standard public school
723 students 19:1 students per teacher
Madison Park Academy 6-12
Standard public school
676 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Alternative education program
481 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
480 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
East Bay Innovation Academy
Standard public school
451 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~828 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Oakland School for the Arts
How many students attend Oakland School for the Arts?
Oakland School for the Arts has 828 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oakland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland School for the Arts is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakland School for the Arts?
29.4% of students at Oakland School for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Oakland School for the Arts is White at 26.6% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland School for the Arts?
Oakland School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakland School for the Arts rank among schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland School for the Arts ranks #3 of 14 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 schools in Oakland on the city page.
Is Oakland School for the Arts a good school?
Oakland School for the Arts earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Oakland School for the Arts District?
None; Oakland School for the Arts District is a single-school charter district, and Oakland School for the Arts is its only campus.
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