- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Twentynine Palms, CA
Oasis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oasis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062586003888
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oasis Elementary earns 22/100 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 4
- elementary schools in Twentynine Palms · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 72.5%
- 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 Twentynine Palms, CA.
School address
District: Morongo Unified · California
NCES ID 062586003888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Oasis Elementary held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 062586003888 · Twentynine Palms, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 23.1:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Yucca Valley High (1,168 students)
Oasis Elementary held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 19.7 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
- Yucca Valley H
Yucca Valley High
1,168 students
- Twentynine Pal
Twentynine Palms High
719 students
- La Contenta Mi
La Contenta Middle
647 students
- Onaga Elementa
Onaga Elementary
586 students
- Twentynine Pal
Twentynine Palms Elementary
579 students
- This school 461
Oasis Elementary
461 students
What this shows Oasis Elementary reports 461 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$17,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
White 32.5%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Oasis Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morongo Unified reports $17,247 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yucca Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twentynine Palms High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Contenta Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Onaga Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twentynine Palms Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Twentynine Palms
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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oasis Elementary
How many students attend Oasis Elementary?
Oasis Elementary has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Twentynine Palms, CA. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oasis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oasis Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oasis Elementary?
72.5% 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 40.1% of enrollment, in Twentynine Palms, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oasis Elementary?
Oasis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oasis Elementary rank among elementary schools in Twentynine Palms?
By Resource Investment Index, Oasis Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Twentynine Palms, 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 Twentynine Palms on the city page.
What other schools are in Morongo Unified?
Besides Oasis Elementary, Morongo Unified also operates Yucca Valley High (1,168 students), Twentynine Palms High (719 students), and La Contenta Middle (647 students). See the Morongo Unified district page for the complete list.