- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sherwood, AR
Oakbrooke Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakbrooke Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051185001239
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakbrooke Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Sherwood · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakbrooke Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakbrooke Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Sherwood, AR.
School address
District: Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 051185001239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Oakbrooke Elementary School shrank from 441 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 051185001239 · Sherwood, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 14.6:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students)
Oakbrooke Elementary School shrank from 441 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Oakbrooke Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sylvan Hills H
Sylvan Hills High School
1,120 students
- Joe T. Robinso
Joe T. Robinson High School
1,030 students
- Maumelle High
Maumelle High School
869 students
- Sylvan Hills M
Sylvan Hills Middle School
772 students
- Sylvan Hills J
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
721 students
- This school 408
Oakbrooke Elementary School
408 students
What this shows Oakbrooke Elementary School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakbrooke Elementary School compares
Oakbrooke Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 35% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 57% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.5%
White 36.3%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Oakbrooke Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. reports $13,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakbrooke Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe T. Robinson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maumelle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakbrooke Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakbrooke Elementary School
How many students attend Oakbrooke Elementary School?
Oakbrooke Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sherwood, AR. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakbrooke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakbrooke Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakbrooke Elementary School?
38.5% of students at Oakbrooke Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakbrooke Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakbrooke Elementary School is African American at 48.5% of enrollment, in Sherwood, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakbrooke Elementary School?
Oakbrooke Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Oakbrooke Elementary School rank among schools in Sherwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakbrooke Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Sherwood, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sherwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist.?
Besides Oakbrooke Elementary School, Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. also operates Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students), Joe T. Robinson High School (1,030 students), and Maumelle High School (869 students). See the Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. district page for the complete list.