- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakdale, LA
Oakdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220006000028
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakdale Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Oakdale · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakdale Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Oakdale, LA.
School address
District: Allen Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220006000028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Oakdale Elementary School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 220006000028 · Oakdale, LA Other · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 13.6:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Kinder Elementary School (524 students)
Oakdale Elementary School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Oakdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kinder Element
Kinder Elementary School
524 students
- This school
Oakdale Elementary School
516 students
- Kinder High Sc
Kinder High School
388 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
387 students
- Oakdale Middle
Oakdale Middle School
340 students
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School
337 students
What this shows Oakdale Elementary School reports 516 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 Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 7% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,694
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
African American 25.2%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Oakdale Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Allen Parish reports $14,694 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinder Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kinder High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Oakdale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakdale Elementary School
How many students attend Oakdale Elementary School?
Oakdale Elementary School has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oakdale, LA. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% 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?
66.9% of students at Oakdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakdale Elementary School is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Oakdale, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakdale Elementary School?
Oakdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Oakdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Oakdale, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Allen Parish?
Besides Oakdale Elementary School, Allen Parish also operates Kinder Elementary School (524 students), Kinder High School (388 students), and Fairview High School (387 students). See the Allen Parish district page for the complete list.