Enrollment
513
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+204% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Street Elem School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Street Elem School
Oak Street Elem School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lakewood, New Jersey, enrolling 513 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.9:1, Oak Street Elem School is leaner than roughly 96% of New Jersey schools and 42% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 90.1% of students qualify for free meals, 204% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 513 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 71 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 513 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lakewood Township School District spends $41,962 per pupil, 68% above the New Jersey average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 36.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lakewood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ocean Academy Charter School (551 students): Oak Street Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.9:1 vs 14.1:1).
Lakewood Township School District also operates Lakewood High School (1,295 students) and Lakewood Middle School (574 students) alongside Oak Street Elem 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 Street Elem School compares
Oak Street Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$41,962
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakewood Township School District, which includes Oak Street Elem School.
$41,962
Per student
+68%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+153%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 32.3%
Federal 36.2%
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 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
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~513 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oak Street Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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