- Enrollment
- 3,361
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ladson, SC
Oakbrook Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oakbrook Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450201001406
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakbrook Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Ladson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakbrook Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakbrook Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Ladson, SC.
School address
District: Dorchester 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450201001406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Oakbrook Middle shrank from 1,006 students in 2022-23 to 943 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 61.7 → 65.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 450201001406 · Ladson, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
861 enr · 14.1:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Summerville High (3,361 students)
Oakbrook Middle shrank from 1,006 students in 2022-23 to 943 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 61.7 → 65.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Oakbrook Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summerville Hi
Summerville High
3,361 students
- Ashley Ridge H
Ashley Ridge High
2,599 students
- Fort Dorcheste
Fort Dorchester High
2,344 students
- Sand Hill Elem 1,169
Sand Hill Elementary
1,169 students
- Beech Hill Ele 1,079
Beech Hill Elementary
1,079 students
- This school 861
Oakbrook Middle
861 students
What this shows Oakbrook Middle reports 861 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakbrook Middle compares
Oakbrook Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▼ 24% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 861 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
861
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$11,212
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
201
in-school suspensions + 251 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.3%
African American 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Oakbrook Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dorchester 02 reports $11,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakbrook Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashley Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Dorchester High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Hill Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beech Hill Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakbrook Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Ladson
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~861 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oakbrook Middle
How many students attend Oakbrook Middle?
Oakbrook Middle has 861 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ladson, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,006 (2022-23) → 943 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakbrook Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakbrook Middle is 14.1:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% 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 Oakbrook Middle?
56.4% of students at Oakbrook Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakbrook Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oakbrook Middle is White at 37.3% of enrollment, in Ladson, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakbrook Middle?
Oakbrook Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Oakbrook Middle rank among middle schools in Ladson?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakbrook Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Ladson, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Ladson on the city page.
What other schools are in Dorchester 02?
Besides Oakbrook Middle, Dorchester 02 also operates Summerville High (3,361 students), Ashley Ridge High (2,599 students), and Fort Dorchester High (2,344 students). See the Dorchester 02 district page for the complete list.