- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy shrank from 85 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-57.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 1.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 060006206757 · Oakdale, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
57 enr · 19:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakdale High (1,563 students)
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy shrank from 85 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-57.6%). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 1.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,563 students
- Fair Oaks Elem
Fair Oaks Elementary
785 students
- Oakdale Junior
Oakdale Junior High
780 students
- Sierra View El
Sierra View Elementary
665 students
- Magnolia Eleme
Magnolia Elementary
636 students
- This school 57
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy
57 students
What this shows Valley Oak Online Learning Academy reports 57 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Oak Online Learning Academy compares
Valley Oak Online Learning Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,736
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Oakdale Joint Unified reports $14,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~57 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), down 49.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.