- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Red Oak Elementary held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 062785002854 · Oak Park, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 24.7:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Park High (1,483 students)
Red Oak Elementary held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Red Oak Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Park High
Oak Park High
1,483 students
- Medea Creek Mi
Medea Creek Middle
1,090 students
- This school 569
Red Oak Elementary
569 students
- Brookside Elem 556
Brookside Elementary
556 students
- Oak Hills Elem 523
Oak Hills Elementary
523 students
- Oak Park Indep 189
Oak Park Independent
189 students
What this shows Red Oak Elementary reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Oak Elementary compares
Red Oak 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,447
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
Counselors1.2 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.
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
District finance for Oak Park Unified reports $14,447 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,090
- 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.
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 (~569 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.