- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ladera Ranch, CA
Oso Grande Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oso Grande Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060744010984
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oso Grande Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Ladera Ranch · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 5.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oso Grande Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oso Grande Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Ladera Ranch, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744010984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Oso Grande Elementary held near 887 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 060744010984 · Ladera Ranch, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
867 enr · 23.4:1 · 5.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Oso Grande Elementary held near 887 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oso Grande Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Clemente H
San Clemente High
2,740 students
- San Juan Hills
San Juan Hills High
2,641 students
- Aliso Niguel H
Aliso Niguel High
2,563 students
- Tesoro High
Tesoro High
2,030 students
- Capistrano Val
Capistrano Valley High
1,991 students
- This school 867
Oso Grande Elementary
867 students
What this shows Oso Grande Elementary reports 867 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oso Grande Elementary compares
Oso Grande 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.8% | ▼ 90% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 867 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
867
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
$15,820
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 867 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Two or More 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Asian 8.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Oso Grande Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Capistrano Unified reports $15,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oso Grande Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oso Grande Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,991
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Ladera Ranch
2 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 (~867 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oso Grande Elementary
How many students attend Oso Grande Elementary?
Oso Grande Elementary has 867 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ladera Ranch, CA. CCD year-over-year: 916 (2022-23) → 887 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oso Grande Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oso Grande Elementary is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oso Grande Elementary?
5.8% of students at Oso Grande Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oso Grande Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oso Grande Elementary is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Ladera Ranch, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oso Grande Elementary?
Oso Grande Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Oso Grande Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ladera Ranch?
By Resource Investment Index, Oso Grande Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Ladera Ranch, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides Oso Grande Elementary, Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students), San Juan Hills High (2,641 students), and Aliso Niguel High (2,563 students). See the Capistrano Unified district page for the complete list.