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Oak Creek Elementary

1 Dove Creek, Irvine, CA 92618Irvine Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
894
Students
Total enrolled
$16,249
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 13% vs nat'l
28.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 82% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 894 students in grades KG–06 in Irvine, California.
13% above average funding
District spends $16,249 per pupil, 13% more than the national average of $14,347.
28.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Oak Creek Elementary is a large elementary in Irvine, California, serving grades KG–06 with 894 students. The district invests $16,249 per student — 13% above the national average of $14,347, with a 28.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Oak Creek Elementary

894
Total Students
28.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
28%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution486 male · 408 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility28%
National avg 52% · 254 students
Student Composition
38%
36%
12%
11%
Asian38%
White36%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black2%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 068450010572

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,249Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,249
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,149
Student Support$3,087
Administration$1,950
Operations$2,437
Other$1,625
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,249 spent per student, an estimated $7,198 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
31%
62%
State government
31.0%
Local (property tax)
62.4%
Federal programs
6.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 28.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Woodbury ElementaryCypress Village ElementaryBeacon ParkStonegate Elementary
+15 more
↓
Middle
Sierra Vista MiddleJeffrey Trail MiddleRancho San Joaquin MiddleLakeside Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
Portola HighNorthwood HighWoodbridge HighUniversity High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyOrange County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictIrvine Unified →
Phone: (949)936-8550
NCES ID: 068450010572
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Irvine seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Irvine Unified
High
Portola High
2,293 students · 09–12
16% FRL
High
Northwood High
2,251 students · 09–12
19% FRL
High
Woodbridge High
2,218 students · 09–12
● 54 opp23% FRL
High
University High
2,164 students · 09–12
● 52 opp21% FRL
High
Irvine High
1,862 students · 09–12
● 54 opp21% FRL
Mid
Sierra Vista Middle
1,126 students · 07–08
17% FRL
Mid
Jeffrey Trail Middle
1,077 students · 07–08
18% FRL
Elem
Woodbury Elementary
1,069 students · KG–06
15% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1 Dove Creek, Irvine, CA 92618
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.