Enrollment
569
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oak Park, CA
Red Oak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Red Oak Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062785002854
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Oak Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Oak Park · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Oak Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Oak Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Oak Park, CA.
School address
District: Oak Park Unified · California
NCES ID 062785002854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Oak Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Red Oak Elementary
Red Oak Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Oak Park, California, enrolling 569 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.8% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the California average.
With 569 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 957 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #341.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Asian (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 486 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Oak Park Unified spends $12,034 per pupil, 27% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Oak Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Brookside Elementary (556 students): Red Oak Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.7:1 vs 25.3:1).
Oak Park Unified also operates Oak Park High (1,483 students) and Medea Creek Middle (1,090 students) alongside Red Oak Elementary.
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 Red Oak Elementary compares
Red Oak Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,034
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 45.2%
Asian 33.2%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Red Oak Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Park Unified, which includes Red Oak Elementary.
$12,034
Per student
-27%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.9%
State 52.2%
Federal 5.9%
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.
How Red Oak Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medea Creek Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Park Independent | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Oak Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,090
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 37.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Oak Park
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~569 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Red Oak Elementary
How many students attend Red Oak Elementary?
Red Oak Elementary has 569 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oak Park, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Oak Elementary?
10.8% of students at Red Oak Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Oak Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Red Oak Elementary is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Oak Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Oak Elementary?
Red Oak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Red Oak Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oak Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Oak Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park on the city page.
Is Red Oak Elementary a good school?
Red Oak Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. 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 Oak Park Unified?
Besides Red Oak Elementary, Oak Park Unified also operates Oak Park High (1,483 students), Medea Creek Middle (1,090 students), and Brookside Elementary (556 students). See the Oak Park Unified district page for the complete list.
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