- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cincinnati, OH
Oakdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390473702874
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakdale Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #7 of 56
- elementary schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakdale Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Elementary School ranks #7 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Oak Hills Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473702874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Oakdale Elementary School held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 390473702874 · Cincinnati, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 20.9:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Hills High School (2,255 students)
Oakdale Elementary School held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Oakdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Hills High
Oak Hills High School
2,255 students
- C O Harrison E
C O Harrison Elementary School
909 students
- John Foster Du 812
John Foster Dulles Elementary School
812 students
- This school 710
Oakdale Elementary School
710 students
- Rapid Run Midd 642
Rapid Run Middle School
642 students
- Bridgetown Mid 613
Bridgetown Middle School
613 students
What this shows Oakdale Elementary School reports 710 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 5% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Ohio - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$12,418
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Oakdale Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oak Hills Local reports $12,418 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| C O Harrison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Foster Dulles Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rapid Run Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridgetown Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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Madeira Elementary School
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Taylor Elementary School
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Pleasant Run Elementary School
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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 (~710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakdale Elementary School
How many students attend Oakdale Elementary School?
Oakdale Elementary School has 710 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakdale Elementary School?
30.1% of students at Oakdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakdale Elementary School is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakdale Elementary School?
Oakdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakdale Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Elementary School ranks #7 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Hills Local?
Besides Oakdale Elementary School, Oak Hills Local also operates Oak Hills High School (2,255 students), C O Harrison Elementary School (909 students), and John Foster Dulles Elementary School (812 students). See the Oak Hills Local district page for the complete list.