Elmhurst United Middle

www.ousd.org/elmhurst

766 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Elmhurst Community Prep (ECP) is a public middle school located in the East Oakland neighborhood of California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Oakland Unified School District, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, striving to provide a rigorous academic environment while emphasizing social-emotional learning. The school is known for its focus on preparing students for the transition to high school and beyond, often employing restorative justice practices and holistic support systems to help students navigate the challenges of adolescence in an urban setting.

Beyond its core curriculum, Elmhurst Community Prep places a strong emphasis on community engagement and equity. The school actively works to create a supportive culture that values the diverse backgrounds of its student body, often partnering with local organizations to provide extracurricular enrichment and resources for families. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, parents, and students, ECP aims to empower its learners to become critical thinkers and active participants in their community.

766

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elmhurst United Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	529
Black	161
Asian	30
Two or More	26
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
529 (69.1 %)
Black
161 (21.0 %)
Asian
30 (3.9 %)
Two or More
26 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.6 %)
White
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Oakland Unified
Phone:	(510)879-3229
Website:	http://www.ousd.org/elmhurst
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	690
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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

Grade 6 260

Grade 7 261

Grade 8 245