Enrollment
379
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakley, CA
Oakley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062808004327
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakley Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Oakley · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakley Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Oakley, CA.
School address
District: Oakley Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062808004327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakley Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakley Elementary
Oakley Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Oakley, California, enrolling 379 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 379 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,144 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #328.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (20%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 190 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oakley Union Elementary spends $13,078 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Oakley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Orchard Park (751 students): Oakley Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.7:1 vs 24.2:1).
Oakley Union Elementary also operates Delta Vista Middle (873 students) and O'hara Park Middle (856 students) alongside Oakley 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 Oakley Elementary compares
Oakley 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.8%
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
$13,078
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 63.6%
White 19.5%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Oakley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakley Union Elementary, which includes Oakley Elementary.
$13,078
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.8%
State 56.0%
Federal 8.1%
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 Oakley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| O'hara Park Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gehringer Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summer Lake Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iron House Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Oakley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Orchard Park
Standard public school
751 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Gehringer Elementary
Standard public school
663 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Summer Lake Elementary
Standard public school
595 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Iron House Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 24:1 students per teacher
Vintage Parkway Elementary
Standard public school
481 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Almond Grove Elementary
Standard public school
427 students 21.4:1 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 (~379 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oakley Elementary
How many students attend Oakley Elementary?
Oakley Elementary has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakley Elementary is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakley Elementary?
45.8% of students at Oakley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oakley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in Oakley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakley Elementary?
Oakley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Oakley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oakley?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakley Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Oakley, 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 Oakley on the city page.
Is Oakley Elementary a good school?
Oakley Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Oakley Union Elementary?
Besides Oakley Elementary, Oakley Union Elementary also operates Delta Vista Middle (873 students), O'hara Park Middle (856 students), and Gehringer Elementary (663 students). See the Oakley Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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