- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakley, CA
O'hara Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for O'hara Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062808009966
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O'hara Park Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Oakley · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
O'hara Park Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O'hara Park Middle ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Oakley, CA.
School address
District: Oakley Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062808009966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
O'hara Park Middle grew from 772 students in 2022-23 to 836 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 062808009966 · Oakley, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
856 enr · 23.8:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Delta Vista Middle (873 students)
O'hara Park Middle grew from 772 students in 2022-23 to 836 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
O'hara Park Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delta Vista Mi
Delta Vista Middle
873 students
- This school
O'hara Park Middle
856 students
- Gehringer Elem
Gehringer Elementary
663 students
- Summer Lake El
Summer Lake Elementary
595 students
- Iron House Ele
Iron House Elementary
503 students
- Vintage Parkwa
Vintage Parkway Elementary
481 students
What this shows O'hara Park Middle reports 856 students on the CCD universe file.
How O'hara Park Middle compares
O'hara Park Middle 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 856 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
856
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$14,223
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 571 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
White 29.7%
Asian 9.6%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, O'hara Park Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oakley Union Elementary reports $14,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How O'hara Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Vista Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gehringer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summer Lake Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iron House Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vintage Parkway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O'hara Park Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Oakley
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~856 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about O'hara Park Middle
How many students attend O'hara Park Middle?
O'hara Park Middle has 856 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 772 (2022-23) → 836 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O'hara Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at O'hara Park Middle is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at O'hara Park Middle?
30.2% of students at O'hara Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O'hara Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at O'hara Park Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Oakley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O'hara Park Middle?
O'hara Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 O'hara Park Middle rank among public schools in Oakley?
By Resource Investment Index, O'hara Park Middle ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Oakley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oakley on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakley Union Elementary?
Besides O'hara Park Middle, Oakley Union Elementary also operates Delta Vista Middle (873 students), Gehringer Elementary (663 students), and Summer Lake Elementary (595 students). See the Oakley Union Elementary district page for the complete list.