- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ijamsville, MD
Oakdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240033001165
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakdale Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Ijamsville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakdale Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Ijamsville, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033001165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+122 students YoY
Oakdale Elementary grew from 1,028 students in 2022-23 to 1,150 in 2023-24 (+11.9%).
Teacher FTE added 57.4 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+122 students YoY 240033001165 · Ijamsville, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,167 enr · 20.5:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Oakdale Elementary grew from 1,028 students in 2022-23 to 1,150 in 2023-24 (+11.9%). Teacher FTE added 57.4 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Oakdale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gov. Thomas Jo
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
2,066 students
- Urbana High
Urbana High
1,989 students
- Frederick High
Frederick High
1,821 students
- Tuscarora High
Tuscarora High
1,735 students
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,702 students
- This school
Oakdale Elementary
1,167 students
What this shows Oakdale Elementary reports 1,167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakdale Elementary compares
Oakdale Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 71% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,167 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,167
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 97% in Maryland - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$16,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.4%
Asian 26.4%
African American 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Oakdale Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $16,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakdale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakdale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,167 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakdale Elementary
How many students attend Oakdale Elementary?
Oakdale Elementary has 1,167 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ijamsville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,028 (2022-23) → 1,150 (2023-24), up 122.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 41% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakdale Elementary?
14.0% of students at Oakdale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oakdale Elementary is White at 37.4% of enrollment, in Ijamsville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakdale Elementary?
Oakdale Elementary 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 Elementary rank among public schools in Ijamsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Ijamsville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ijamsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Oakdale Elementary, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Urbana High (1,989 students), and Frederick High (1,821 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.