Enrollment
403
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oroville, CA
Stanford Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stanford Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062910004493
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanford Avenue Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #11 of 15
- elementary schools in Oroville · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanford Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanford Avenue Elementary ranks #11 of 15 elementary schools in Oroville, CA.
School address
District: Oroville City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062910004493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stanford Avenue Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stanford Avenue Elementary
Stanford Avenue Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Oroville, California, enrolling 403 students.
At 21.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 403 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,929 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,584, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Two or More (21%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Oroville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Helen M. Wilcox Elementary (592 students): Stanford Avenue Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.2:1 vs 24.7:1).
Oroville City Elementary also operates Ophir Elementary (452 students) and The Studios @ Central (300 students) alongside Stanford Avenue 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 Stanford Avenue Elementary compares
Stanford Avenue 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
65.8%
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
$14,798
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 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 54.1%
Two or More 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Stanford Avenue Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oroville City Elementary, which includes Stanford Avenue Elementary.
$14,798
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 63.6%
Federal 14.8%
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 Stanford Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophir Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Studios @ Central | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ishi Hills Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Heights Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wyandotte Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanford Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
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
Poplar Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 29.2:1 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 (~403 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Stanford Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Stanford Avenue Elementary?
Stanford Avenue Elementary has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oroville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanford Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanford Avenue Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Stanford Avenue Elementary?
77.2% of students at Stanford Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanford Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stanford Avenue Elementary is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Oroville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanford Avenue Elementary?
Stanford Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Stanford Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oroville?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanford Avenue Elementary ranks #11 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.
Is Stanford Avenue Elementary a good school?
Stanford Avenue Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Oroville City Elementary?
Besides Stanford Avenue Elementary, Oroville City Elementary also operates Ophir Elementary (452 students), The Studios @ Central (300 students), and Ishi Hills Middle (294 students). See the Oroville City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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