Enrollment
489
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Olivehurst, CA
Olivehurst Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Olivehurst Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062409003634
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olivehurst Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Olivehurst · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Olivehurst Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olivehurst Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Olivehurst, CA.
School address
District: Marysville Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062409003634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olivehurst Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olivehurst Elementary
Olivehurst Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Olivehurst, California, enrolling 489 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 489 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 2,160 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #2,122, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (20%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 489 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Olivehurst's elementary schools, it stands alongside Arboga Elementary (746 students): Olivehurst Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.7:1 vs 31.1:1).
Marysville Joint Unified also operates Lindhurst High (1,254 students) and Marysville High (1,034 students) alongside Olivehurst Elementary.
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 Olivehurst Elementary compares
Olivehurst Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.9%
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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$14,895
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 64.8%
White 19.6%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Olivehurst Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marysville Joint Unified, which includes Olivehurst Elementary.
$14,895
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 64.4%
Federal 13.5%
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 Olivehurst Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindhurst High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marysville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yuba Gardens Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arboga Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kynoch Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olivehurst Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 31.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Olivehurst
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Arboga Elementary
Standard public school
746 students 31.1:1 students per teacher
Cedar Lane Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Ella Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Johnson Park Elementary
Standard public school
456 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~489 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Olivehurst Elementary
How many students attend Olivehurst Elementary?
Olivehurst Elementary has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Olivehurst, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olivehurst Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Olivehurst Elementary is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olivehurst Elementary?
72.9% of students at Olivehurst Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olivehurst Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Olivehurst Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment, in Olivehurst, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olivehurst Elementary?
Olivehurst Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (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 Olivehurst Elementary rank among elementary schools in Olivehurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Olivehurst Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Olivehurst, 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 Olivehurst on the city page.
Is Olivehurst Elementary a good school?
Olivehurst Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Marysville Joint Unified?
Besides Olivehurst Elementary, Marysville Joint Unified also operates Lindhurst High (1,254 students), Marysville High (1,034 students), and Yuba Gardens Intermediate (761 students). See the Marysville Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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