Enrollment
710
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakdale Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakdale Elementary School
Oakdale Elementary School is a large elementary school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 710 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.1% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 710 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 563 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #99.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (7%) (diversity index 36/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Cincinnati's elementary schools, it stands alongside Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc (1,017 students): Oakdale Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.9:1 vs 30.8:1).
Oak Hills Local also operates Oak Hills High School (2,255 students) and C O Harrison Elementary School (909 students) alongside Oakdale Elementary School.
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 School compares
Oakdale Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,867
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Hills Local, which includes Oakdale Elementary School.
$11,867
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 39.0%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc
Standard public school
1,017 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
Standard public school
996 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Madeira Elementary School
Standard public school
867 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Taylor Elementary School
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Struble Elementary School
Standard public school
772 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Run Elementary School
Standard public school
759 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~710 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oakdale Elementary School a good school?
Oakdale Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio 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 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.
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