- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ocean Springs, 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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280336000647
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Park Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Ocean Springs · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Ocean Springs, MS.
School address
District: Ocean Springs School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280336000647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Oak Park Elementary School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 280336000647 · Ocean Springs, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 10.4:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Ocean Springs High School (1,928 students)
Oak Park Elementary School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 44.1 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
- Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs High School
1,928 students
- Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
1,284 students
- Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Middle School
899 students
- Magnolia Park 613
Magnolia Park Elementary
613 students
- Pecan Park Ele 486
Pecan Park Elementary School
486 students
- This school 467
Oak Park Elementary School
467 students
What this shows Oak Park Elementary School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Park Elementary School compares
Oak Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 50% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 13% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,621
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 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Oak Park Elementary School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ocean Springs School Dist reports $10,621 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean Springs Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pecan Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Ocean Springs
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
Standard public school
1,284 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Park Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
St Martin Upper Elementary
Standard public school
600 students 15:1 students per teacher
Pecan Park Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Park Elementary School
How many students attend Oak Park Elementary School?
Oak Park Elementary School has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ocean Springs, MS. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Park Elementary School?
40.0% 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 White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Ocean Springs, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Park Elementary School?
Oak Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 elementary schools in Ocean Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Ocean Springs, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ocean Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Ocean Springs School Dist?
Besides Oak Park Elementary School, Ocean Springs School Dist also operates Ocean Springs High School (1,928 students), Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho (1,284 students), and Ocean Springs Middle School (899 students). See the Ocean Springs School Dist district page for the complete list.