- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orangevale, CA
Ottomon Way Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ottomon Way 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 063462008972
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ottomon Way Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Orangevale · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ottomon Way Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ottomon Way Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Orangevale, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462008972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ottomon Way Elementary shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 063462008972 · Orangevale, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 23.5:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Ottomon Way Elementary shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ottomon Way Elementary 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 258
Ottomon Way Elementary
258 students
What this shows Ottomon Way Elementary reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ottomon Way Elementary compares
Ottomon Way Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.0%
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 + 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.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 5.0%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Ottomon Way Elementary is more mixed than 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 Ottomon Way Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ottomon Way Elementary'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 Orangevale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pershing Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Twin Lakes Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Oakview Community Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Trajan Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Golden Valley River
Standard public school
297 students 22.8:1 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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ottomon Way Elementary
How many students attend Ottomon Way Elementary?
Ottomon Way Elementary has 258 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orangevale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ottomon Way Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ottomon Way Elementary is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ottomon Way Elementary?
50.0% of students at Ottomon Way Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ottomon Way Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ottomon Way Elementary is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Orangevale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ottomon Way Elementary?
Ottomon Way Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Ottomon Way Elementary rank among elementary schools in Orangevale?
By Resource Investment Index, Ottomon Way Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Orangevale, 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 Orangevale on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Ottomon Way Elementary, 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.