Enrollment
1,167
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.0%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakdale Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakdale Elementary
Oakdale Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Ijamsville, Maryland, enrolling 1,167 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Maryland schools and 41% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.0% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Maryland average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,167 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #53.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Asian (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Frederick County Public Schools spends $14,981 per pupil, 27% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students) and Urbana High (1,989 students) alongside Oakdale Elementary.
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 Oakdale Elementary compares
Oakdale Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
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 37.4%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frederick County Public Schools, which includes Oakdale Elementary.
$14,981
Per student
-27%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 38.3%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,167 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oakdale Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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