Allendale Elementary

www.ousd.org/allendale

368 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Allendale Elementary, located in the Laurel District of Oakland, California, serves a diverse student population as part of the Oakland Unified School District. The school is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. Situated in a residential neighborhood, the campus functions as a local hub that prioritizes the holistic development of its students, focusing on academic achievement, social-emotional learning, and inclusive classroom practices.

Beyond its core curriculum, Allendale Elementary often participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at closing the achievement gap and providing equitable resources to its students. The school works closely with local families and community partners to offer enrichment opportunities and after-school programs that cater to the needs of its neighborhood. With a dedication to preparing students for middle school success, the staff at Allendale emphasizes building a collaborative culture that values the unique backgrounds and perspectives of its diverse student body.

368

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Allendale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	189
Black	90
Asian	40
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
189 (51.4%)
Black
90 (24.5%)
Asian
40 (10.9%)
Two or More
31 (8.4%)
White
10 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Oakland Unified
Phone:	(510)879-2101
Website:	http://www.ousd.org/allendale
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 82

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 47