Enrollment
704
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mission Viejo, CA
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Federal NCES profile for Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060196212855Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 12
- elementary schools in Mission Viejo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County ranks #7 of 12 elementary schools in Mission Viejo, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060196212855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Mission Viejo, California, enrolling 704 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.6% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the California average.
Enrollment of 704 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,006 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #287.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Asian (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 704 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District spends $9,559 per pupil, 42% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mission Viejo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bathgate Elementary (570 students): Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 23.8:1).
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District is a single-school charter district, so Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County compares
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,559
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 704 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 35.7%
Asian 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 15.6%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District, which includes Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County.
$9,559
Per student
-42%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.4%
State 20.7%
Federal 2.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Mission Viejo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bathgate Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
De Portola Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Castille Elementary
Standard public school
482 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Viejo Elementary
Standard public school
447 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Montevideo Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Philip J. Reilly Elementary
Standard public school
421 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~704 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
How many students attend Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County has 704 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mission Viejo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County?
13.6% of students at Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County?
The largest demographic group at Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County is White at 35.7% of enrollment, in Mission Viejo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County rank among elementary schools in Mission Viejo?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County ranks #7 of 12 elementary schools in Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo on the city page.
Is Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County a good school?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District?
None; Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County District is a single-school charter district, and Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County is its only campus.
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