Enrollment
541
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galt, CA
Valley Oaks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Valley Oaks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061479001819
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Oaks Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Galt · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Oaks Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Oaks Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Galt, CA.
School address
District: Galt Joint Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061479001819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley Oaks Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley Oaks Elementary
Valley Oaks Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Galt, California, enrolling 541 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 541 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 2,190 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,641, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Galt's elementary schools, it stands alongside Vernon E. Greer Elementary (542 students): Valley Oaks Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.8:1 vs 24.6:1).
Galt Joint Union Elementary also operates Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle (779 students) and Vernon E. Greer Elementary (542 students) alongside Valley Oaks 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 Valley Oaks Elementary compares
Valley Oaks 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$14,928
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 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 84.3%
White 10.9%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Valley Oaks Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galt Joint Union Elementary, which includes Valley Oaks Elementary.
$14,928
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 59.4%
Federal 16.9%
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 Oaks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernon E. Greer Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Canyon Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marengo Ranch Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Oaks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Galt
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Vernon E. Greer Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
River Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Lake Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
466 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Marengo Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Fairsite Elementary
Standard public school
160 students 32:1 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 (~541 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valley Oaks Elementary
How many students attend Valley Oaks Elementary?
Valley Oaks Elementary has 541 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Galt, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Oaks Elementary is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Oaks Elementary?
70.8% of students at Valley Oaks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Oaks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Valley Oaks Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment, in Galt, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Oaks Elementary?
Valley Oaks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Valley Oaks Elementary rank among elementary schools in Galt?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Oaks Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Galt, 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 Galt on the city page.
Is Valley Oaks Elementary a good school?
Valley Oaks Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Galt Joint Union Elementary?
Besides Valley Oaks Elementary, Galt Joint Union Elementary also operates Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle (779 students), Vernon E. Greer Elementary (542 students), and River Oaks Elementary (505 students). See the Galt Joint Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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