Enrollment
856
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How O'hara Park Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at O'hara Park Middle
O'hara Park Middle is a large middle school in Oakley, California, enrolling 856 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 856 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,093 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #694.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (30%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 571 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oakley Union Elementary spends $13,078 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Oakley's middle schools, it stands alongside Delta Vista Middle (873 students): O'hara Park Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.8:1 vs 20.8:1).
Oakley Union Elementary also operates Delta Vista Middle (873 students) and Gehringer Elementary (663 students) alongside O'hara Park Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How O'hara Park Middle compares
O'hara Park Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,078
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakley Union Elementary, which includes O'hara Park Middle.
$13,078
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.8%
State 56.0%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~856 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is O'hara Park Middle a good school?
O'hara Park Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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