- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oroville, CA
Ophir Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ophir Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062910004492
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ophir Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #13 of 15
- elementary schools in Oroville · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ophir Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ophir Elementary ranks #13 of 15 elementary schools in Oroville, CA.
School address
District: Oroville City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062910004492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ophir Elementary held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 062910004492 · Oroville, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 22.6:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Stanford Avenue Elementary (403 students)
Ophir Elementary held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ophir Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ophir Elementary
452 students
- Stanford Avenu
Stanford Avenue Elementary
403 students
- The Studios @
The Studios @ Central
300 students
- Ishi Hills Mid
Ishi Hills Middle
294 students
- Oakdale Height
Oakdale Heights Elementary
252 students
- Wyandotte Acad
Wyandotte Academy
249 students
What this shows Ophir Elementary reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ophir Elementary compares
Ophir 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$17,758
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Ophir Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Oroville City Elementary reports $17,758 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ophir Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Studios @ Central | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ishi Hills Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Heights Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wyandotte Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ophir Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Oroville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary
Standard public school
592 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Stream Charter
Standard public school
515 students 30.3:1 students per teacher
Stanford Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Sierra Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Plumas Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Poplar Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 29.2:1 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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ophir Elementary
How many students attend Ophir Elementary?
Ophir Elementary has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oroville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ophir Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ophir Elementary is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ophir Elementary?
56.4% of students at Ophir Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ophir Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ophir Elementary is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Oroville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ophir Elementary?
Ophir Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Ophir Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oroville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ophir Elementary ranks #13 of 15 elementary schools in Oroville, 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 Oroville on the city page.
What other schools are in Oroville City Elementary?
Besides Ophir Elementary, Oroville City Elementary also operates Stanford Avenue Elementary (403 students), The Studios @ Central (300 students), and Ishi Hills Middle (294 students). See the Oroville City Elementary district page for the complete list.