Enrollment
270
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Claremont, CA
Oakmont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakmont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060876000892
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakmont Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Claremont · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakmont Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakmont Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Claremont, CA.
School address
District: Claremont Unified · California
NCES ID 060876000892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakmont Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakmont Elementary
Oakmont Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Claremont, California, enrolling 270 students.
At 20.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 270 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 536 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #440, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (21%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Claremont's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chaparral Elementary (648 students): Oakmont Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 28.2:1).
Claremont Unified also operates Claremont High (2,065 students) and El Roble Intermediate (952 students) alongside Oakmont 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 Oakmont Elementary compares
Oakmont 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$14,121
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 60.0%
White 20.7%
African American 7.4%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Oakmont Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Claremont Unified, which includes Oakmont Elementary.
$14,121
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 59.3%
Federal 6.6%
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 Oakmont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Roble Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Condit Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakmont Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,065
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Claremont
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Chaparral Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Condit Elementary
Standard public school
603 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Sumner Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 24:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Elementary
Standard public school
350 students 25:1 students per teacher
Vista Del Valle Elementary
Standard public school
264 students 20.3:1 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 (~270 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Oakmont Elementary
How many students attend Oakmont Elementary?
Oakmont Elementary has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Claremont, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakmont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakmont Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Oakmont Elementary?
32.1% of students at Oakmont Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakmont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oakmont Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Claremont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakmont Elementary?
Oakmont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakmont Elementary rank among elementary schools in Claremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakmont Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Claremont, 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 Claremont on the city page.
Is Oakmont Elementary a good school?
Oakmont Elementary earns 23/100 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 Claremont Unified?
Besides Oakmont Elementary, Claremont Unified also operates Claremont High (2,065 students), El Roble Intermediate (952 students), and Chaparral Elementary (648 students). See the Claremont Unified district page for the complete list.
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