- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Royal Oak, MI
Oak Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263030006643
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Ridge Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Royal Oak · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Ridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Royal Oak, MI.
School address
District: Royal Oak Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263030006643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Oak Ridge Elementary School grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 263030006643 · Royal Oak, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 16.8:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Royal Oak High School (1,293 students)
Oak Ridge Elementary School grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Oak Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Royal Oak High
Royal Oak High School
1,293 students
- Royal Oak Midd
Royal Oak Middle School
1,058 students
- Keller Element 470
Keller Elementary
470 students
- Northwood Elem 446
Northwood Elementary School
446 students
- Addams Element 436
Addams Elementary and Ecc
436 students
- This school 404
Oak Ridge Elementary School
404 students
What this shows Oak Ridge Elementary School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Ridge Elementary School compares
Oak Ridge Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Michigan - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$16,586
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Oak Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Royal Oak Schools reports $16,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Royal Oak Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keller Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Addams Elementary and Ecc | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Oak Ridge Elementary School?
Oak Ridge Elementary School has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Royal Oak, MI. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% higher 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 Ridge Elementary School?
25.8% of students at Oak Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Ridge Elementary School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Royal Oak, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Ridge Elementary School?
Oak Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Ridge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Royal Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Ridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Royal Oak, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Royal Oak on the city page.
What other schools are in Royal Oak Schools?
Besides Oak Ridge Elementary School, Royal Oak Schools also operates Royal Oak High School (1,293 students), Royal Oak Middle School (1,058 students), and Keller Elementary (470 students). See the Royal Oak Schools district page for the complete list.