- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Carlos, CA
White Oaks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for White Oaks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063429005405
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Oaks Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in San Carlos · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 8.6%
- free-lunch eligible
White Oaks Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Oaks Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in San Carlos, CA.
School address
District: San Carlos Elementary · California
NCES ID 063429005405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
White Oaks Elementary held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 063429005405 · San Carlos, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 22.7:1 · 8.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Tierra Linda Middle (451 students)
White Oaks Elementary held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
White Oaks Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tierra Linda M
Tierra Linda Middle
451 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
443 students
- Brittan Acres
Brittan Acres Elementary
411 students
- Arundel Elemen
Arundel Elementary
388 students
- Mariposa
Mariposa
322 students
- This school
White Oaks Elementary
250 students
What this shows White Oaks Elementary reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Oaks Elementary compares
White 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.6% | ▼ 85% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 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 49.6%
Two or More 20.0%
Asian 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, White Oaks Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Carlos Elementary reports $18,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Oaks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Linda Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brittan Acres Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arundel Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mariposa | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Oaks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in San Carlos
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Brittan Acres Elementary
Standard public school
411 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Arundel Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
Standard public school
377 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Mariposa
Standard public school
322 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Heather Elementary
Standard public school
320 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Arroyo
Standard public school
290 students 22.3:1 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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Oaks Elementary
How many students attend White Oaks Elementary?
White Oaks Elementary has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Carlos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at White Oaks Elementary is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Oaks Elementary?
8.6% of students at White Oaks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Oaks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at White Oaks Elementary is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in San Carlos, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Oaks Elementary?
White Oaks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 White Oaks Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Carlos?
By Resource Investment Index, White Oaks Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos on the city page.
What other schools are in San Carlos Elementary?
Besides White Oaks Elementary, San Carlos Elementary also operates Tierra Linda Middle (451 students), Central Middle (443 students), and Brittan Acres Elementary (411 students). See the San Carlos Elementary district page for the complete list.