- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakdale, LA
Oakdale High School
Federal NCES profile for Oakdale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220006000029
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakdale High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Oakdale · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakdale High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Oakdale, LA.
School address
District: Allen Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220006000029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Oakdale High School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 220006000029 · Oakdale, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 13.6:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Kinder Elementary School (524 students)
Oakdale High School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Oakdale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kinder Element
Kinder Elementary School
524 students
- Oakdale Elemen
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
- This school
Oakdale High School
299 students
What this shows Oakdale High School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakdale High School compares
Oakdale High 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 | 55.0% | ▼ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 74% | - | - |
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.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below 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
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
African American 31.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Oakdale High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allen Parish reports $14,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakdale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinder Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kinder High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakdale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakdale High School
How many students attend Oakdale High School?
Oakdale High School has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oakdale, LA. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale High 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 High School?
55.0% of students at Oakdale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakdale High School?
The largest demographic group at Oakdale High School is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Oakdale, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakdale High School?
Oakdale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 High School rank among public schools in Oakdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale High School ranks #2 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 High School, Allen Parish also operates Kinder Elementary School (524 students), Oakdale Elementary School (516 students), and Kinder High School (388 students). See the Allen Parish district page for the complete list.