At a glance
Reported students
565
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.68
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
28.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
565
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley: 565 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
28.7:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 690
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.4:1
What the reported data says about Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Lake Forest. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley District. NCES reports 565 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 28.7:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (39.3%) and White (29.4%). English learners represent 6.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
- 1How do the reported 28.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.68 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.4%
- Hispanic17.3%
- Black1.2%
- Asian39.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivewood Elementary Elementary · Saddleback Valley Unified | KG–06 | 396 | 0.5 mi |
| Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary Elementary · Saddleback Valley Unified | KG–06 | 517 | 0.5 mi |
| Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary Elementary · Saddleback Valley Unified | KG–06 | 896 | 0.9 mi |
| La Madera Elementary Elementary · Saddleback Valley Unified | KG–06 | 554 | 1 mi |
| Rancho Canada Elementary Elementary · Saddleback Valley Unified | KG–06 | 633 | 1.3 mi |
| Del Cerro Elementary Elementary · Saddleback Valley Unified | KG–06 | 390 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
What grades does Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley serve?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley District.
How many students attend Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley reported 565 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 690 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley?
The calculated ratio is 28.7:1, based on 565 students and 19.68 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley a public, charter, or magnet school?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley in?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley is part of Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley District, based in Lake Forest, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Olivewood Elementary (0.5 mi), Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary (0.5 mi), Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.