Enrollment
57
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakdale, CA
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Valley Oak Online Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060006206757
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Oakdale · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Oak Online Learning Academy ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Oakdale, CA.
School address
District: Oakdale Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060006206757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley Oak Online Learning Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley Oak Online Learning Academy
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Oakdale, California, enrolling 57 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of California schools, with 57 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 160 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #145, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Oakdale's public schools, it stands alongside Oakdale Charter (56 students): Valley Oak Online Learning Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 28:1).
Oakdale Joint Unified also operates Oakdale High (1,563 students) and Fair Oaks Elementary (785 students) alongside Valley Oak Online Learning Academy.
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 Valley Oak Online Learning Academy compares
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$13,700
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Valley Oak Online Learning Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakdale Joint Unified, which includes Valley Oak Online Learning Academy.
$13,700
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 53.7%
Federal 11.1%
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 Valley Oak Online Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Oaks Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Oak Online Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Oakdale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~57 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Valley Oak Online Learning Academy
How many students attend Valley Oak Online Learning Academy?
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy has 57 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Oakdale, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Oak Online Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Oak Online Learning Academy is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% 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 Valley Oak Online Learning Academy?
56.5% of students at Valley Oak Online Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Oak Online Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Valley Oak Online Learning Academy is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Oakdale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Oak Online Learning Academy?
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley Oak Online Learning Academy rank among public schools in Oakdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Oak Online Learning Academy ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Oakdale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oakdale on the city page.
Is Valley Oak Online Learning Academy a good school?
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of 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 Oakdale Joint Unified?
Besides Valley Oak Online Learning Academy, Oakdale Joint Unified also operates Oakdale High (1,563 students), Fair Oaks Elementary (785 students), and Oakdale Junior High (780 students). See the Oakdale Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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