- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakley, CA
Summer Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Summer Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062808014374
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summer Lake Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Oakley · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.3:1
- large classes for California
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Summer Lake Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summer Lake Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Oakley, CA.
School address
District: Oakley Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062808014374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Summer Lake Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 062808014374 · Oakley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 28.3:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Delta Vista Middle (873 students)
Summer Lake Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Summer Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delta Vista Mi
Delta Vista Middle
873 students
- O'hara Park Mi
O'hara Park Middle
856 students
- Gehringer Elem
Gehringer Elementary
663 students
- This school
Summer Lake Elementary
595 students
- Iron House Ele
Iron House Elementary
503 students
- Vintage Parkwa
Vintage Parkway Elementary
481 students
What this shows Summer Lake Elementary reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summer Lake Elementary compares
Summer Lake 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 | 28.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$14,223
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
White 22.2%
Asian 16.5%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Summer Lake Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oakley Union Elementary reports $14,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summer Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| O'hara Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gehringer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iron House Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vintage Parkway Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summer Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Oakley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Orchard Park
Standard public school
751 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Gehringer Elementary
Standard public school
663 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Iron House Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 24:1 students per teacher
Vintage Parkway Elementary
Standard public school
481 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Almond Grove Elementary
Standard public school
427 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Oakley Elementary
Standard public school
379 students 23.7:1 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 (~595 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Summer Lake Elementary
How many students attend Summer Lake Elementary?
Summer Lake Elementary has 595 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summer Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Summer Lake Elementary is 28.3:1, which is 32% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summer Lake Elementary?
34.1% of students at Summer Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summer Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Summer Lake Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 38.5% of enrollment, in Oakley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summer Lake Elementary?
Summer Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Summer Lake Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oakley?
By Resource Investment Index, Summer Lake Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Oakley, 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 Oakley on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakley Union Elementary?
Besides Summer Lake Elementary, Oakley Union Elementary also operates Delta Vista Middle (873 students), O'hara Park Middle (856 students), and Gehringer Elementary (663 students). See the Oakley Union Elementary district page for the complete list.