- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salina, KS
Oakdale Elem
Federal NCES profile for Oakdale Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201137000513
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakdale Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Salina · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakdale Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Elem ranks #6 of 10 schools in Salina, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Oakdale Elem held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 201137000513 · Salina, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 12.8:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Salina High South (1,046 students)
Oakdale Elem held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Oakdale Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salina High So
Salina High South
1,046 students
- Salina High Ce
Salina High Central
934 students
- Salina South M
Salina South Middle
782 students
- Lakewood Middl
Lakewood Middle School
647 students
- Meadowlark Rid
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
431 students
- This school 282
Oakdale Elem
282 students
What this shows Oakdale Elem reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakdale Elem compares
Oakdale Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 73% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Kansas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$18,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 19.9%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Oakdale Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salina reports $18,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakdale Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salina High South | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salina High Central | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salina South Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Ridge Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakdale Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Salina
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
Standard public school
431 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Stewart Elem
Standard public school
406 students 14:1 students per teacher
Heusner Elem
Standard public school
392 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Coronado Elem
Standard public school
389 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elem
Standard public school
380 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Schilling Elem
Standard public school
376 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakdale Elem
How many students attend Oakdale Elem?
Oakdale Elem has 282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salina, KS. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elem is 12.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 18% 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 Oakdale Elem?
73.8% of students at Oakdale Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakdale Elem?
The largest demographic group at Oakdale Elem is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Salina, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakdale Elem?
Oakdale Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Oakdale Elem rank among schools in Salina?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Elem ranks #6 of 10 schools in Salina, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salina on the city page.
What other schools are in Salina?
Besides Oakdale Elem, Salina also operates Salina High South (1,046 students), Salina High Central (934 students), and Salina South Middle (782 students). See the Salina district page for the complete list.