Gehringer Elementary

674 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gehringer Elementary School, located at 100 Simoni Ranch Rd. in Oakley, California, is a public elementary school serving students in the Oakley Union Elementary School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. The school typically serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematical proficiency, and the development of core character traits designed to prepare children for middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and parent engagement, which are cornerstones of its educational approach. By utilizing a blend of traditional instructional methods and modern technology, Gehringer Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The campus environment is generally described as supportive and inclusive, with a focus on creating a safe space where students are encouraged to explore their interests, participate in extracurricular activities, and build a strong sense of school spirit within the broader Oakley community.

674

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gehringer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	349
Black	49
Asian	44
Two or More	40
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
349 (51.8 %)
White
188 (27.9 %)
Black
49 (7.3 %)
Asian
44 (6.5 %)
Two or More
40 (5.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Oakley Union Elementary
Phone:	(925)625-7070
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 142

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 119