- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakdale, WI
Oakdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551491001937
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakdale Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 90
- students enrolled
Oakdale Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tomah Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551491001937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Oakdale Elementary held near 79 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 551491001937 · Oakdale, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 18:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Tomah High (882 students)
Oakdale Elementary held near 79 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Oakdale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tomah High
Tomah High
882 students
- Tomah Middle
Tomah Middle
663 students
- La Grange Elem
La Grange Elementary
400 students
- Lemonweir Elem 249
Lemonweir Elementary
249 students
- Miller Element 245
Miller Elementary
245 students
- This school 90
Oakdale Elementary
90 students
What this shows Oakdale Elementary reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakdale Elementary compares
Oakdale Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 40% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,189
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Oakdale Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Tomah Area School District reports $13,189 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tomah Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Grange Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemonweir Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Elementary | Larger | Lower 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
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakdale Elementary
How many students attend Oakdale Elementary?
Oakdale Elementary has 90 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oakdale, WI. CCD year-over-year: 78 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elementary is 18:1, which is 25% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakdale Elementary?
53.8% of students at Oakdale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oakdale Elementary is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Oakdale, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakdale Elementary?
Oakdale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Tomah Area School District?
Besides Oakdale Elementary, Tomah Area School District also operates Tomah High (882 students), Tomah Middle (663 students), and La Grange Elementary (400 students). See the Tomah Area School District district page for the complete list.