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Manzanita Community Elementary

2409 E. 27th St., Oakland, CA 94601Oakland Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
346
Students
Total enrolled
$24,270
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 69% vs nat'l
21.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 40% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 346 students in grades KG–05 in Oakland, California.
69% above average funding
District spends $24,270 per pupil, 69% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Manzanita Community Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Oakland, California, serving grades KG–05 with 346 students. The district invests $24,270 per student — 69% above the national average of $14,347, with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Manzanita Community Elementary

346
Total Students
21.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
98%
Free Lunch
16
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution183 male · 163 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility98%
National avg 52% · 339 students
Student Composition
10%
57%
21%
8%
Asian10%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino57%
Black21%
Multiracial8%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 062805004294

Academic Outcomes at Manzanita Community Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 31th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 94601

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,270Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$24,270
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,679
Student Support$4,611
Administration$2,912
Operations$3,640
Other$2,427
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $24,270 spent per student, an estimated $10,752 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
42%
43%
State government
42.5%
Local (property tax)
42.8%
Federal programs
14.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $24,270/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 98% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lincoln ElementaryMelrose Leadership AcademyLockwood STEAM Academy ElementaryGreenleaf
+11 more
↓
Middle
Edna Brewer MiddleElmhurst United MiddleMontera MiddleRoosevelt Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
Oakland Technical HighSkyline HighOakland HighFremont High
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyAlameda County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictOakland Unified →
Phone: (510)879-2179
NCES ID: 062805004294
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Oakland seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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1,796 students · 09–12
● 52 opp57% FRL
High
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1,590 students · 09–12
● 56 opp73% FRL
High
Oakland High
1,531 students · 09–12
● 45 opp88% FRL
High
Fremont High
1,146 students · 09–12
● 41 opp97% FRL
Mid
Edna Brewer Middle
781 students · 06–08
● 45 opp53% FRL
Mid
Elmhurst United Middle
766 students · 06–08
● 35 opp94% FRL
Elem
Lincoln Elementary
705 students · KG–05
● 36 opp77% FRL
High
Coliseum College Prep Academy
700 students · 06–12
● 35 opp97% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2409 E. 27th St., Oakland, CA 94601
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.