- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oroville, CA
Poplar Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Poplar Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063918006545
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poplar Avenue Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #8 of 15
- elementary schools in Oroville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.2:1
- large classes for California
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Poplar Avenue Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Avenue Elementary ranks #8 of 15 elementary schools in Oroville, CA.
School address
District: Thermalito Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063918006545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Poplar Avenue Elementary grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 063918006545 · Oroville, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 29.2:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Nelson Avenue Middle (456 students)
Poplar Avenue Elementary grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Poplar Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nelson Avenue
Nelson Avenue Middle
456 students
- Sierra Avenue
Sierra Avenue Elementary
365 students
- Plumas Avenue
Plumas Avenue Elementary
322 students
- This school
Poplar Avenue Elementary
321 students
- Siskiyou Avenu 46
Siskiyou Avenue Elementary
46 students
- Heritage Commu 5
Heritage Community Day
5 students
What this shows Poplar Avenue Elementary reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poplar Avenue Elementary compares
Poplar Avenue Elementary is a growing 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 | 29.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
29.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$19,171
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 49.8%
White 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Poplar Avenue Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Thermalito Union Elementary reports $19,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poplar Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Avenue Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plumas Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Siskiyou Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Poplar Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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
Ophir Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 22.6:1 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
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poplar Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Poplar Avenue Elementary?
Poplar Avenue Elementary has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oroville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Avenue Elementary is 29.2:1, which is 36% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 86% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poplar Avenue Elementary?
70.1% of students at Poplar Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poplar Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Poplar Avenue Elementary is Asian at 49.8% of enrollment, in Oroville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poplar Avenue Elementary?
Poplar Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Poplar Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oroville?
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Avenue Elementary ranks #8 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 Thermalito Union Elementary?
Besides Poplar Avenue Elementary, Thermalito Union Elementary also operates Nelson Avenue Middle (456 students), Sierra Avenue Elementary (365 students), and Plumas Avenue Elementary (322 students). See the Thermalito Union Elementary district page for the complete list.