- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oceano, CA
Oceano Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oceano Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062308003527
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oceano Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 377
- students enrolled
Oceano Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lucia Mar Unified · California
NCES ID 062308003527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Oceano Elementary grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 062308003527 · Oceano, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 18.9:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Arroyo Grande High (2,012 students)
Oceano Elementary grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oceano Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arroyo Grande
Arroyo Grande High
2,012 students
- Nipomo High
Nipomo High
819 students
- Harloe Element 619
Harloe Elementary
619 students
- Dana Elementar 612
Dana Elementary
612 students
- Lange (Dorothe 577
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary
577 students
- This school 377
Oceano Elementary
377 students
What this shows Oceano Elementary reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oceano Elementary compares
Oceano Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$15,856
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.6%
White 21.2%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Oceano Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lucia Mar Unified reports $15,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oceano Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nipomo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harloe Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dana Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lange (Dorothea) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oceano Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oceano Elementary
How many students attend Oceano Elementary?
Oceano Elementary has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oceano, CA. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oceano Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oceano Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Oceano Elementary?
74.7% of students at Oceano Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oceano Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oceano Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment, in Oceano, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oceano Elementary?
Oceano Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lucia Mar Unified?
Besides Oceano Elementary, Lucia Mar Unified also operates Arroyo Grande High (2,012 students), Nipomo High (819 students), and Harloe Elementary (619 students). See the Lucia Mar Unified district page for the complete list.