- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakewood, NJ
Oak Street Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Street Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340822005981
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Street Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 90.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Street Elem School has class sizes smaller than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Street Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lakewood, NJ.
School address
District: Lakewood Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340822005981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+122 students YoY
Oak Street Elem School grew from 534 students in 2022-23 to 656 in 2023-24 (+22.8%).
Teacher FTE added 74.2 → 75.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+122 students YoY 340822005981 · Lakewood, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 6.9:1 · 90.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood High School (1,295 students)
Oak Street Elem School grew from 534 students in 2022-23 to 656 in 2023-24 (+22.8%). Teacher FTE added 74.2 → 75.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Oak Street Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,295 students
- Lakewood Middl
Lakewood Middle School
574 students
- Spruce Street
Spruce Street Elementary School
554 students
- This school 513
Oak Street Elem School
513 students
- Piner Elementa 364
Piner Elementary School
364 students
- Clifton Ave Gr 331
Clifton Ave Grade School
331 students
What this shows Oak Street Elem School reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Street Elem School compares
Oak Street Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.9:1 | ▼ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.1% | ▲ 204% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.9:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 204% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 4% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$48,105
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.6%
African American 6.2%
White 4.3%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Oak Street Elem School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakewood Township School District reports $48,105 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Street Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spruce Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piner Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifton Ave Grade School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Street Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Lakewood
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~513 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Street Elem School
How many students attend Oak Street Elem School?
Oak Street Elem School has 513 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakewood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), up 122.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Street Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Street Elem School is 6.9:1, which is 42% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 56% 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 Street Elem School?
90.1% of students at Oak Street Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Street Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Street Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment, in Lakewood, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Street Elem School?
Oak Street Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Street Elem School rank among elementary schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Street Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lakewood, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakewood Township School District?
Besides Oak Street Elem School, Lakewood Township School District also operates Lakewood High School (1,295 students), Lakewood Middle School (574 students), and Spruce Street Elementary School (554 students). See the Lakewood Township School District district page for the complete list.