- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 17/100.
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 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Galt · Resource Index
- 17
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Valley Oaks Elementary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 061479001819 · Galt, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 25.8:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle (779 students)
Valley Oaks Elementary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valley Oaks Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert L. Mcca
Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle
779 students
- Vernon E. Gree
Vernon E. Greer Elementary
542 students
- This school
Valley Oaks Elementary
541 students
- River Oaks Ele
River Oaks Elementary
505 students
- Lake Canyon El
Lake Canyon Elementary
466 students
- Marengo Ranch
Marengo Ranch Elementary
448 students
What this shows Valley Oaks Elementary reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Oaks Elementary compares
Valley Oaks 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,245
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
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.
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
District finance for Galt Joint Union Elementary reports $16,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~541 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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 17/100 (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 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.
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.