- Enrollment
- 1,953
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boonville, IN
Oakdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181239001985
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakdale Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Boonville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakdale Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Boonville, IN.
School address
District: Warrick County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181239001985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Oakdale Elementary School held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 181239001985 · Boonville, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 14:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Castle High School (1,953 students)
Oakdale Elementary School held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Oakdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castle High Sc
Castle High School
1,953 students
- John H Castle
John H Castle Elementary School
965 students
- Boonville High
Boonville High School
892 students
- Castle North M 758
Castle North Middle School
758 students
- Sharon Element 724
Sharon Elementary School
724 students
- This school 449
Oakdale Elementary School
449 students
What this shows Oakdale Elementary School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakdale Elementary School compares
Oakdale Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 0% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,885
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Oakdale Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Warrick County School Corp reports $11,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John H Castle Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boonville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castle North Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sharon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakdale Elementary School
How many students attend Oakdale Elementary School?
Oakdale Elementary School has 449 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boonville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elementary School is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Elementary School?
49.3% of students at Oakdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakdale Elementary School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Boonville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakdale Elementary School?
Oakdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Boonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Boonville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Warrick County School Corp?
Besides Oakdale Elementary School, Warrick County School Corp also operates Castle High School (1,953 students), John H Castle Elementary School (965 students), and Boonville High School (892 students). See the Warrick County School Corp district page for the complete list.