- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurel, MS
Oak Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280246000477
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Park Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Laurel, MS.
School address
District: Laurel School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280246000477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Oak Park Elementary School shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 280246000477 · Laurel, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 14:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurel High School (732 students)
Oak Park Elementary School shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Oak Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laurel High Sc
Laurel High School
732 students
- This school
Oak Park Elementary School
405 students
- Laurel Middle
Laurel Middle School
388 students
- Mason Elementa
Mason Elementary School
345 students
- Laurel Magnet
Laurel Magnet School of the Arts
323 students
- Laurel Upper E 253
Laurel Upper Elementary
253 students
What this shows Oak Park Elementary School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Park Elementary School compares
Oak Park Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 4.0%
White 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Oak Park Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurel School District reports $12,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mason Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel Magnet School of the Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Laurel
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Jones High School
Standard public school
1,587 students 15:1 students per teacher
West Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
1,114 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Northeast Jones High School
Standard public school
938 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
North Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
854 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
East Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
794 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Glade Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Park Elementary School
How many students attend Oak Park Elementary School?
Oak Park Elementary School has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laurel, MS. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Elementary School is 14:1, which is 5% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Park Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Oak Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Park Elementary School is African American at 79.3% of enrollment, in Laurel, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Park Elementary School?
Oak Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Park Elementary School rank among schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Laurel, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laurel on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurel School District?
Besides Oak Park Elementary School, Laurel School District also operates Laurel High School (732 students), Laurel Middle School (388 students), and Mason Elementary School (345 students). See the Laurel School District district page for the complete list.