Enrollment
300
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oroville, CA
The Studios @ Central
Federal NCES profile for The Studios @ Central, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062910004489
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Studios @ Central earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 15
- elementary schools in Oroville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- small classes for California
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
The Studios @ Central has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Studios @ Central ranks #4 of 15 elementary schools in Oroville, CA.
School address
District: Oroville City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062910004489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Studios @ Central compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Studios @ Central
The Studios @ Central is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Oroville, California, enrolling 300 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 16.7:1, The Studios @ Central is leaner than roughly 85% of California schools and 22% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 300 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,237 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #733.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 82 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 300 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Oroville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Helen M. Wilcox Elementary (592 students): The Studios @ Central is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 24.7:1).
Oroville City Elementary also operates Ophir Elementary (452 students) and Stanford Avenue Elementary (403 students) alongside The Studios @ Central.
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 The Studios @ Central compares
The Studios @ Central on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.7%
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
$14,798
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Asian 17.7%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Largest group: White at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, The Studios @ Central 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 The Studios @ Central.
$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 The Studios @ Central Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophir Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanford Avenue Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ishi Hills Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wyandotte Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Studios @ Central'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
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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
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
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 (~300 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about The Studios @ Central
How many students attend The Studios @ Central?
The Studios @ Central has 300 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oroville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Studios @ Central?
The student-teacher ratio at The Studios @ Central is 16.7:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% 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 The Studios @ Central?
76.7% of students at The Studios @ Central are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Studios @ Central?
The largest demographic group at The Studios @ Central is White at 41.3% of enrollment, in Oroville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Studios @ Central?
The Studios @ Central has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 The Studios @ Central rank among elementary schools in Oroville?
By Resource Investment Index, The Studios @ Central ranks #4 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 The Studios @ Central a good school?
The Studios @ Central earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% 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 Oroville City Elementary?
Besides The Studios @ Central, Oroville City Elementary also operates Ophir Elementary (452 students), Stanford Avenue Elementary (403 students), and Ishi Hills Middle (294 students). See the Oroville City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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