Oakley Union Elementary School District

What Oakley Union Elementary School District does

Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) is a public K-8 school district headquartered in Oakley, California, serving more than 5,000 students across nine schools within its designated attendance boundaries. The district employs over 600 staff and provides transitional kindergarten through eighth-grade instruction to children residing in eastern Contra Costa County. Core programmatic offerings include Expanded Day Learning Center (EDLC), Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), Dual Language Immersion (launching 2025-26), Special Education, and Nutrition Services.

The district's business model is a publicly funded government operation. Operating revenue flows primarily through California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), which allocates per-student base grants augmented by supplemental funding for English Learners, low-income students, and special education. This is supplemented by local property taxes and parcel assessments. Capital expenditures are funded separately through voter-approved general obligation bonds — most recently Measure W (2016), which financed Summer Lake Elementary, and the proposed Measures J & K ($123 million combined) on the June 2026 ballot.

Distribution is geographically captive: all school-age children residing within the district's boundary constitute the enrollment base, with no direct marketing or sales function. The district has recently introduced mobile applications for parent and community engagement, and is investing in workforce development through Teacher Residency partnerships with TCSJ and Counselor Residency programs with UMass Global. The district does not appear to operate any commercial product lines or generate revenue outside the public education funding framework.

Name

Oakley Union Elementary School District

Legal name

Oakley Union Elementary School District

Website

https://ouesd.k12.ca.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1862

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Oakley Union Elementary School District is a publicly funded K-8 school district in Oakley, California, serving 5,000+ students across 9 schools. Revenue derives from California's LCFF, property taxes, and voter-approved general obligation bonds.

Ownership category

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Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB), Literacy & ELA Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAF), Psychoeducational & Educational Assessments (IEE Support) (EDAKACAD), School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL)

Keywords

• Public elementary education
• TK-8 education services
• Before and after school care
• Special education programs
• School nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded through California Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), local property taxes, and state/federal education funding. Operating budget supported by Measures J & K bond measures ($123 million proposed for classroom repairs and student safety).
2. Extended Day Learning Center (EDLC): Before and after school child care services with monthly tuition fees: Full-time $575/month, Part-time $395/month.
3. Child Nutrition Services: National School Lunch Program providing free breakfast and lunch to all students. Operates under USDA guidelines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oakley Union Elementary School District is a public K-8 school system operating seven elementary schools (TK-5) and two middle schools (6-8) on a modified traditional calendar, serving over 5,000 students in Oakley, California. The district's offerings extend beyond classroom instruction to include the Extended Day Learning Center (EDLC) before/after school care, the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), a Spanish/English Dual Language Immersion program, special education services under IDEA, free daily meals through the National School Lunch Program, and educator development pathways including Teacher and Counselor Residency Programs.

Product overview

Oakley Union Elementary School District provides TK-8 public education across nine schools serving over 5,000 students in Oakley, California. The district operates as a unified educational platform consisting of seven elementary schools (TK-5) and two middle schools (6-8), supplemented by Extended Day Learning Centers (EDLC), the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), and a Spanish/English Dual Language Immersion Program. The district also offers educator development through Teacher and Counselor Residency Programs in partnership with regional universities, Special Education Services for students with disabilities, and Nutrition Services providing daily meals. Upon eighth-grade promotion, students attend Freedom High School in the Liberty Union High School District.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TK-8 Public School District (Nine Schools) Comprehensive TK-8 public education delivered through nine neighborhood schools (seven elementary TK-5 and two middle schools 6-8) operating on a modified traditional calendar. Open to resident students in Oakley, California; after eighth grade, students feed into Liberty Union High School District (Freedom High School).
• Extended Day Learning Center (EDLC) Before and after school care program for K-5 students offered at all seven elementary school sites. Full-time enrollment is $575 per month (5 days/week, 6 a.m. to school start and dismissal to 6 p.m.); part-time enrollment is $395 per month (after school only, dismissal to 6 p.m.).
• Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) State-funded after school program for TK-6th grade students meeting eligibility criteria (English learners, foster youth, homeless, or free/reduced lunch eligible). Provides academic support, enrichment, recreational activities, and community building at no fee for qualifying unduplicated count students.
• Spanish/English Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program Two-way bilingual program at Laurel Elementary that builds Spanish and English proficiency alongside grade-level academic standards and cross-cultural understanding, starting in the 2025-26 school year.
• Special Education Services Specialized instruction and related services for children from birth to age 22 who qualify under one of fourteen IDEA 2004 disability categories (e.g., Autism, Deafness, Emotional Disturbance, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability). Coordinated through Contra Costa SELPA.
• Nutrition Services National School Lunch Program providing free daily breakfast and lunch to all students under USDA Community Eligibility Provision. Includes vegetarian options and a Summer Meals program; menus published through the MealViewer platform.
• Teacher Residency Program Yearlong residency program with Teachers College of San Joaquin in which aspiring teachers co-teach alongside experienced mentors while earning credentials in Multiple Subject, Single Subject, MMSN, or ESN areas. Residents receive a $35,000 stipend through a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing grant.
• Counselor Residency Program Residency pathway in partnership with UMass Global that prepares up to five participants per cohort to earn a PPS Credential with CWA Authorization while gaining hands-on school counseling experience in OUESD schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 5,000 TK-8 students with 600+ employees
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UMass GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Partnership for Counselor Residency Program supporting future school counselors earning PPS credentials. All OUESD employees and families receive tuition discounts. Aligned with local Teacher Induction Program for master's capstone projects.
• Teachers College of San Joaquin (TCSJ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for Teacher Residency Program where aspiring teachers co-teach alongside experienced mentors while earning credentials. Residents receive $35,000 stipend through California Commission on Teacher Credentialing grant.
• National UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers tuition discounts to OUESD employees and families with flexible one-course-per-month format for credential and degree programs.
• Santa Clara County Office of EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducator Preparation Program offering Multiple Subject, Mild/Moderate Support Needs, and Extensive Support Needs credentials with option for dual general/special education credential.
• Far East Contra Costa County Consortium (FECCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInduction Program hosted by Brentwood Union School District providing personalized mentorship and professional learning for early-career teachers.
• Los Medanos CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college partnership providing affordable, accessible pathway for aspiring teachers and school leaders to complete associate's degrees before transferring to bachelor's programs.
• California State University ChicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline Liberal Studies bachelor's program for working adults aligned to educator pathways, part of grow-your-own pipeline.
• Contra Costa County Office of EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministrative Induction Program providing structured coaching, mentorship, and support for new administrators earning preliminary administrative credentials.
• Contra Costa SELPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Education Local Plan Area providing special education services coordination, parent resources, alternative dispute resolution, and compliance support.
• Liberty Union High School DistrictcoreOthersUpon promotion from eighth grade, OUESD students attend Freedom High School in the adjacent Liberty Union High School District.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Brentwood Union School District: Adjacent K-8 district in far east Contra Costa County serving a similar suburban commuter population; OUESD partners with Brentwood Union through the FECCC Induction Program, making the two the most directly comparable districts in scale, demographics, and programmatic structure.
• Antioch Unified School District: Nearby K-12 district in eastern Contra Costa County serving a comparable working-family population with similar LCFF funding dynamics; provides a benchmark for K-8 academic outcomes, special education services, and bond-funded facility investment in the same region.
• Pittsburg Unified School District: K-12 district in adjacent eastern Contra Costa County with overlapping student demographics; comparable in scale and in operating a mix of neighborhood schools plus wraparound programs such as after-school care and nutrition services.

Broad incumbents

• Liberty Union High School District: Receiving district for OUESD 8th-grade graduates; while it serves grades 9-12 rather than TK-8, it is the immediate pipeline partner and shares geographic, demographic, and funding characteristics that make it a natural reference point for OUESD's performance trajectory.
• Contra Costa County Office of Education: Regional education authority overseeing all districts in Contra Costa County, including OUESD, and providing induction, administrative credential, and SELPA coordination; comparable for governance and county-level administrative programs that OUESD participates in.
• Lodi Unified School District: Northern San Joaquin Valley K-12 district where OUESD Superintendent Jeff Palmquist previously served as Assistant Superintendent; comparable in scale and governance complexity, and relevant for benchmarking operational practices Palmquist brought to OUESD.

Regional players

• Sylvan Union Elementary School District: Central Valley California elementary district of similar size, offering K-8 instruction plus extended-day and enrichment programs; provides a relevant comparison for OUESD's elementary-focused operating model and small-district governance structure within California LCFF.
• Manteca Unified School District: San Joaquin County K-12 district with comparable growth profile (new schools, voter-approved bonds) and a similar working-family demographic base; relevant peer for evaluating facility expansion strategy and bond-funded capital programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/oakleyuesd
• Instagraminstagram.com/nutritionouesd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vintage-parkway-elementary

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Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

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