Moonpreneur Icon

North Oakland Community Charter

1000 42nd St., Oakland, CA, 94608

About North Oakland Community Charter

North Oakland Community Charter School is located at 5716 Myrtle Street in the Santa Fe neighborhood of Oakland, California. The school serves grades K–5 as a public charter elementary school. Enrollment is about 111 students, and the student–teacher ratio is approximately 16:1, supporting frequent individual check-ins. Based on the most recent state test results, math proficiency is around 15%, and reading proficiency is about 32%. The gender distribution of the student body is roughly 48% male and 52% female. What matters most in the classroom are group projects and experiential learning that help students apply what they learn there to real-world problems. Most homes near the school cost between $650,000 and $900,000. Many families in North Oakland think this is a good balance between being close to the city and being affordable. Many parents say that teachers encourage students to ask questions, foster curiosity, and give detailed feedback on how well they are doing. North Oakland Community Charter School wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California by promoting hands-on learning and academic growth.

North Oakland Community Charter Contact Information

Address

1000 42nd St., Oakland, CA, 94608

View on Map

Phone

(510) 655-0540

Call Now

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 32% in Reading.
7
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
111
Total Students
$69570
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5299 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at North Oakland Community Charter

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

Read More

Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

Read More

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 13.51%
Asian 2.7%
Hispanic 29.73%
Black 51.35%
Two+ Races 2.7%
Native Am. 0%
White
13.51%
Asian
2.7%
Hispanic
29.73%
Black
51.35%
Two+ Races
2.7%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 111
52.25%
58 Female
47.75%
53 Male

Student Population

111 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Map

Latest News

NA

FAQ

Q1. How does North Oakland Community Charter communicate with families?

Ans. Communication reaches families through school emails, automated calls, and official charter updates.

Q2. Who oversees daily school operations?

Ans. Daily school operations are overseen by site administrators under charter governance.

Q3. How are academic expectations communicated to parents?

Ans. Academic expectations are communicated through school guidelines and family meetings.

Q4. How does the school support student behavior expectations?

Ans. Student behavior expectations are supported through clear rules and staff supervision.

Q5. How are transportation related updates shared with families?

Ans. Transportation related updates are shared through official school communications when applicable.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

What Parents Say

North Oakland Community Charter

If you’re a parent, please share the highlights of your experience with North Oakland Community Charter

terms and conditions
Feedback

DISCLAIMER

The information provided about schools is for general reference only and may not be 100% accurate or up to date. We recommend contacting the respective school directly to confirm the latest details and ensure accuracy.