Oakley Union Elementary School District

91 Mercedes Ln.
Oakley, CA 94561-4617
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Oakley Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,902 students in Oakley Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Oakley Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
4,902 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Oakley Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1166 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1168 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Oakley Union Elementary  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oakley Union Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oakley Union Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.63
# American Indian Students
29 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
445 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
9%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,290 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
56%
# Black Students
491 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%
# White Students
1,480 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
30%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
37 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
130 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
589
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
506
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
510
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
543
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
572
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
563
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
552
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
520
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
547
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,908 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,608 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Oakley Union Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$62 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Oakley Union Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,908
$19,801
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Oakley Union Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,608
$18,236
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Oakley Union Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Oakley Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Almond Grove Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5000 Amaryllis St.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-6270
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #22.
Vintage Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Vintage Pkwy.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-6800
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Gehringer Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Simoni Ranch Rd.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-7070
Grades: K-5
| 663 students
Rank: #44.
Summer Lake Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4320 E. Summer Lake Dr.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-6730
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1141 Laurel Rd.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-7090
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #66.
Iron House Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 Frank Hengel Way
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-6825
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #77.
O'hara Park Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 O'hara Ave.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-5060
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: #88.
Delta Vista Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4901 Frank Hengel Way
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 869 students
Rank: #99.
Oakley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Norcross Ln.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-7050
Grades: K-5
| 384 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oakley Union Elementary School District?
Oakley Union Elementary School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,902 students.
What is the rank of Oakley Union Elementary School District?
Oakley Union Elementary School District is ranked #1166 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oakley Union Elementary School District?
47% of Oakley Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oakley Union Elementary School District?
Oakley Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Oakley Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,608 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 4,902 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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