Oakdale

81 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Oakdale Elementary School, located at 290 E. Ave. in Chico, California, is a public school serving students in the Chico Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment that prioritizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. Serving a diverse student body, Oakdale places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills, while often integrating technology and project-based learning to keep students engaged in the classroom.

Beyond the core curriculum, Oakdale is highly regarded for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere. The campus typically hosts various programs and extracurricular activities designed to encourage student participation in the arts, physical fitness, and community service. With a commitment to maintaining strong communication between staff, parents, and the broader Chico community, the school works to ensure that every student has access to the resources and encouragement needed to succeed in their primary education years.

Total Students

2.6

Full-Time Teachers

31.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakdale
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	23
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

White
41 (51.2 %)
Hispanic
23 (28.7 %)
Two or More
11 (13.8 %)
Black
2 (2.5 %)
American Indian
2 (2.5 %)
Asian
1 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chico Unified
Phone:	(530)891-3092
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	81
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	31.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 3

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 6

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 10

Grade 11 14

Grade 12 38