- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thermal, CA
Oasis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oasis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060907000925
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oasis Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Thermal · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oasis Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oasis Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Thermal, CA.
School address
District: Coachella Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060907000925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Oasis Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 060907000925 · Thermal, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 22.2:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Coachella Valley High (2,300 students)
Oasis Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oasis Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coachella Vall
Coachella Valley High
2,300 students
- Desert Mirage
Desert Mirage High
1,875 students
- Toro Canyon Mi
Toro Canyon Middle
989 students
- Saul Martinez
Saul Martinez Elementary
961 students
- Coral Mountain 815
Coral Mountain Academy
815 students
- This school 488
Oasis Elementary
488 students
What this shows Oasis Elementary reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oasis Elementary compares
Oasis 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$21,412
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.1%
White 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Oasis Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Coachella Valley Unified reports $21,412 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oasis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coachella Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Mirage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toro Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saul Martinez Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Mountain Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oasis Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Thermal
3 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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oasis Elementary
How many students attend Oasis Elementary?
Oasis Elementary has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thermal, CA. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oasis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oasis Elementary is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oasis Elementary?
91.8% of students at Oasis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oasis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oasis Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment, in Thermal, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oasis Elementary?
Oasis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oasis Elementary rank among elementary schools in Thermal?
By Resource Investment Index, Oasis Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Thermal, 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 Thermal on the city page.
What other schools are in Coachella Valley Unified?
Besides Oasis Elementary, Coachella Valley Unified also operates Coachella Valley High (2,300 students), Desert Mirage High (1,875 students), and Toro Canyon Middle (989 students). See the Coachella Valley Unified district page for the complete list.