Brookside Elementary

www.opusd.org/bes

556 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Brookside Elementary, located at 165 N. Satinwood Ave. in Oak Park, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Oak Park Unified School District. Known for its strong academic focus and nurturing environment, the school is frequently recognized for high standardized test scores and a commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and character development in its K-5 student body. It serves as a central hub for the local community, often praised by parents for its dedicated teaching staff and proactive parent-teacher involvement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance rigorous core subjects like mathematics and literacy with enrichment programs that encourage creativity and critical thinking. Beyond the classroom, Brookside Elementary emphasizes a positive school culture, often highlighting themes of kindness, inclusivity, and community responsibility. Its location in the scenic Oak Park area contributes to a suburban, family-oriented atmosphere, making it a cornerstone institution for families residing within the district.

556

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	377
Hispanic	44
Black	3
Asian	83
Two or More	49

White
377 (67.8%)
Asian
83 (14.9%)
Two or More
49 (8.8%)
Hispanic
44 (7.9%)
Black
3 (0.5%)

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:	Oak Park Unified
Phone:	(818)597-4200
Website:	http://www.opusd.org/bes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 103

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 90