Enrollment
861
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakbrook Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakbrook Middle
Oakbrook Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Ladson, South Carolina, enrolling 861 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 861 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 178 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #94.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dorchester 02 spends $11,173 per pupil, 23% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 452 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 861 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Ladson's middle schools, it stands alongside College Park Middle (666 students): Oakbrook Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 14.8:1).
Dorchester 02 also operates Summerville High (3,361 students) and Ashley Ridge High (2,599 students) alongside Oakbrook Middle.
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 Oakbrook Middle compares
Oakbrook Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,173
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dorchester 02, which includes Oakbrook Middle.
$11,173
Per student
-23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 53.8%
Federal 13.8%
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 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
- 3,361
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~861 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oakbrook Middle a good school?
Oakbrook Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 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.
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