- Enrollment
- 2,079
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Normal, IL
Oakdale Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Oakdale Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172862003003
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakdale Elem School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Normal · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 386
- students enrolled
Oakdale Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Elem School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Normal, IL.
School address
District: Mclean County Usd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 172862003003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Oakdale Elem School grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 172862003003 · Normal, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Normal Community High School (2,079 students)
Oakdale Elem School grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Oakdale Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Normal Communi
Normal Community High School
2,079 students
- Normal Communi
Normal Community West High School
1,590 students
- Evans Junior H 778
Evans Junior High School
778 students
- Kingsley Jr Hi 730
Kingsley Jr High School
730 students
- Benjamin Elem 607
Benjamin Elem School
607 students
- This school 386
Oakdale Elem School
386 students
What this shows Oakdale Elem School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakdale Elem School compares
Oakdale Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.9%
White 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Oakdale Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mclean County Usd 5 reports $16,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakdale Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Normal Community West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evans Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingsley Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakdale Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Normal
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Prairieland Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Colene Hoose Elem School
Standard public school
413 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Glenn Elem School
Standard public school
272 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakdale Elem School
How many students attend Oakdale Elem School?
Oakdale Elem School has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Normal, IL. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elem School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakdale Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Oakdale Elem School is African American at 38.9% of enrollment, in Normal, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakdale Elem School?
Oakdale Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakdale Elem School rank among elementary schools in Normal?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Elem School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Normal, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Normal on the city page.
What other schools are in Mclean County Usd 5?
Besides Oakdale Elem School, Mclean County Usd 5 also operates Normal Community High School (2,079 students), Normal Community West High School (1,590 students), and Evans Junior High School (778 students). See the Mclean County Usd 5 district page for the complete list.