- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brandon, MS
Oakdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280383001271
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakdale Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Brandon · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakdale Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Brandon, MS.
School address
District: Rankin Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280383001271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Oakdale Elementary held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 280383001271 · Brandon, MS Other · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 14.5:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students)
Oakdale Elementary held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Oakdale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Rank
Northwest Rankin High School
1,855 students
- Brandon High S
Brandon High School
1,609 students
- Northwest Rank
Northwest Rankin Middle School
1,352 students
- Brandon Middle
Brandon Middle School
1,155 students
- Rouse Elementa
Rouse Elementary
798 students
- This school 566
Oakdale Elementary
566 students
What this shows Oakdale Elementary reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakdale Elementary compares
Oakdale Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 54% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,323
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 566 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 56.5%
African American 32.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Oakdale Elementary is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rankin Co School Dist reports $11,323 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Rankin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Rankin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rouse Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Brandon
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rouse Elementary
Standard public school
798 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Pisgah Elementary School
Standard public school
556 students 15:1 students per teacher
Northshore Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Highland Bluff Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Pisgah High School
Standard public school
482 students 13.8:1 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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakdale Elementary
How many students attend Oakdale Elementary?
Oakdale Elementary has 566 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brandon, MS. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakdale Elementary?
37.0% of students at Oakdale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oakdale Elementary is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Brandon, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakdale Elementary?
Oakdale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 schools in Brandon?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Brandon, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brandon on the city page.
What other schools are in Rankin Co School Dist?
Besides Oakdale Elementary, Rankin Co School Dist also operates Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students), Brandon High School (1,609 students), and Northwest Rankin Middle School (1,352 students). See the Rankin Co School Dist district page for the complete list.