Enrollment
467
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Park Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Park Elementary School
Oak Park Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, enrolling 467 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Oak Park Elementary School is leaner than roughly 87% of Mississippi schools and 22% under the state's 13.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 40.0% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Mississippi average.
With 467 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 54 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Ocean Springs School Dist spends $9,612 per pupil, 20% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ocean Springs's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho (1,284 students): Oak Park Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 14.6:1).
Ocean Springs School Dist also operates Ocean Springs High School (1,928 students) and Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho (1,284 students) alongside Oak Park Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oak Park Elementary School compares
Oak Park Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ocean Springs School Dist, which includes Oak Park Elementary School.
$9,612
Per student
-20%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 49.9%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oak Park Elementary School a good school?
Oak Park Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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