- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Highland, CA
Oehl Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oehl Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063417005376
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oehl Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oehl Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oehl Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Highland, CA.
School address
District: San Bernardino City Unified · California
NCES ID 063417005376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Oehl Elementary held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 063417005376 · Highland, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 19:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Cajon High (2,748 students)
Oehl Elementary held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oehl Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cajon High
Cajon High
2,748 students
- Arroyo Valley
Arroyo Valley High
2,692 students
- Indian Springs
Indian Springs High
1,810 students
- San Bernardino
San Bernardino High
1,440 students
- San Gorgonio H
San Gorgonio High
1,431 students
- This school 436
Oehl Elementary
436 students
What this shows Oehl Elementary reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oehl Elementary compares
Oehl 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$21,009
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.2%
African American 9.2%
White 5.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Oehl Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Bernardino City Unified reports $21,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oehl Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Bernardino High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Gorgonio High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oehl Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Highland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Belvedere Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Lankershim Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Arroyo Verde Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Cypress Elementary
Standard public school
517 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Cram Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Highland Grove Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 28:1 students per teacher
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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oehl Elementary
How many students attend Oehl Elementary?
Oehl Elementary has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Highland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oehl Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oehl Elementary is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% 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 Oehl Elementary?
77.0% of students at Oehl Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oehl Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oehl Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.2% of enrollment, in Highland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oehl Elementary?
Oehl Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Oehl Elementary rank among elementary schools in Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Oehl Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Highland, 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 Highland on the city page.
What other schools are in San Bernardino City Unified?
Besides Oehl Elementary, San Bernardino City Unified also operates Cajon High (2,748 students), Arroyo Valley High (2,692 students), and Indian Springs High (1,810 students). See the San Bernardino City Unified district page for the complete list.