Enrollment
300
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dallas, OR
Oakdale Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakdale Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410386001044
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakdale Heights Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakdale Heights Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Heights Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dallas, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakdale Heights Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakdale Heights Elementary School
Oakdale Heights Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Dallas, Oregon, enrolling 300 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.5:1, Oakdale Heights Elementary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Oregon schools and 29% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 300 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 281 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #242, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dallas Sd 2 spends $13,888 per pupil, 23% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Dallas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Whitworth Elementary School (367 students): Oakdale Heights Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 16.7:1).
Dallas Sd 2 also operates Dallas High School (948 students) and Lacreole Middle School (569 students) alongside Oakdale Heights 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 Heights Elementary School compares
Oakdale Heights Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 30% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 11% in Oregon - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.7%
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
$13,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Oakdale Heights Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dallas Sd 2, which includes Oakdale Heights Elementary School.
$13,888
Per student
-23%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 62.3%
Federal 10.1%
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 Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lacreole Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitworth Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dallas Community Charter | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakdale Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Dallas
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~300 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oakdale Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Oakdale Heights Elementary School?
Oakdale Heights Elementary School has 300 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dallas, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Heights Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 20% 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 Heights Elementary School?
68.8% of students at Oakdale Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakdale Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakdale Heights Elementary School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Dallas, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakdale Heights Elementary School?
Oakdale Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Heights Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Heights Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dallas, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dallas on the city page.
Is Oakdale Heights Elementary School a good school?
Oakdale Heights Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Oregon 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 Dallas Sd 2?
Besides Oakdale Heights Elementary School, Dallas Sd 2 also operates Dallas High School (948 students), Lacreole Middle School (569 students), and Whitworth Elementary School (367 students). See the Dallas Sd 2 district page for the complete list.
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