- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Imperial Beach, CA
Oneonta Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oneonta Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063738006323
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oneonta Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Imperial Beach · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.1:1
- large classes for California
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oneonta Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oneonta Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Imperial Beach, CA.
School address
District: South Bay Union · California
NCES ID 063738006323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Oneonta Elementary held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 063738006323 · Imperial Beach, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 27.1:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Nestor Language Academy Charter (1,079 students)
Oneonta Elementary held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oneonta Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nestor Languag
Nestor Language Academy Charter
1,079 students
- Imperial Beach
Imperial Beach Charter
724 students
- George Nicolof
George Nicoloff Elementary
616 students
- Teofilo Mendoz
Teofilo Mendoza
468 students
- This school
Oneonta Elementary
434 students
- Howard Pence E 419
Howard Pence Elementary
419 students
What this shows Oneonta Elementary reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oneonta Elementary compares
Oneonta 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 | 27.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$22,191
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.3%
White 7.9%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Oneonta Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for South Bay Union reports $22,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oneonta Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nestor Language Academy Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Imperial Beach Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Nicoloff Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Teofilo Mendoza | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Pence Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oneonta Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Imperial Beach
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Imperial Beach Charter
Standard public school
724 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Bayside Steam Academy
Standard public school
362 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary
Standard public school
350 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Sbusd Virtual Academy
Standard public school
131 students 21.8:1 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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oneonta Elementary
How many students attend Oneonta Elementary?
Oneonta Elementary has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Imperial Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oneonta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oneonta Elementary is 27.1:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oneonta Elementary?
57.9% of students at Oneonta Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oneonta Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oneonta Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment, in Imperial Beach, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oneonta Elementary?
Oneonta Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oneonta Elementary rank among elementary schools in Imperial Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Oneonta Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Imperial Beach, 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 Imperial Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in South Bay Union?
Besides Oneonta Elementary, South Bay Union also operates Nestor Language Academy Charter (1,079 students), Imperial Beach Charter (724 students), and George Nicoloff Elementary (616 students). See the South Bay Union district page for the complete list.