- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fair Oaks, CA
Orangevale Open K-8
Federal NCES profile for Orangevale Open K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063462005805
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orangevale Open K-8 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Fair Oaks · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for California
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Orangevale Open K-8 has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orangevale Open K-8 ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Fair Oaks, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Orangevale Open K-8 held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 063462005805 · Fair Oaks, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 27:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Orangevale Open K-8 held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Orangevale Open K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 593
Orangevale Open K-8
593 students
What this shows Orangevale Open K-8 reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orangevale Open K-8 compares
Orangevale Open K-8 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 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$16,227
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.7%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Orangevale Open K-8 is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orangevale Open K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orangevale Open K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Fair Oaks
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~593 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orangevale Open K-8
How many students attend Orangevale Open K-8?
Orangevale Open K-8 has 593 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fair Oaks, CA. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orangevale Open K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Orangevale Open K-8 is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orangevale Open K-8?
21.3% of students at Orangevale Open K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orangevale Open K-8?
The largest demographic group at Orangevale Open K-8 is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Fair Oaks, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orangevale Open K-8?
Orangevale Open K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Orangevale Open K-8 rank among elementary schools in Fair Oaks?
By Resource Investment Index, Orangevale Open K-8 ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Fair Oaks, 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 Fair Oaks on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Orangevale Open K-8, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.