- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rogers, AR
Oakdale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oakdale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051197000957
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakdale Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Rogers · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakdale Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Rogers, AR.
School address
District: Rogers School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051197000957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Oakdale Middle School held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.9 → 64.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 051197000957 · Rogers, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
809 enr · 13.9:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers High School (2,492 students)
Oakdale Middle School held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.9 → 64.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Oakdale Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
2,492 students
- Rogers Heritag
Rogers Heritage High School
2,008 students
- Elmwood Middle
Elmwood Middle School
1,066 students
- Kirksey Middle 890
Kirksey Middle School
890 students
- This school 809
Oakdale Middle School
809 students
- Lingle Middle 643
Lingle Middle School
643 students
What this shows Oakdale Middle School reports 809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakdale Middle School compares
Oakdale Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 51% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$11,519
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.5%
White 29.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Oakdale Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rogers School District reports $11,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakdale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirksey Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lingle Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakdale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~809 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakdale Middle School
How many students attend Oakdale Middle School?
Oakdale Middle School has 809 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rogers, AR. CCD year-over-year: 850 (2022-23) → 814 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakdale Middle School?
52.9% of students at Oakdale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakdale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oakdale Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment, in Rogers, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakdale Middle School?
Oakdale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Rogers?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Rogers, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Rogers on the city page.
What other schools are in Rogers School District?
Besides Oakdale Middle School, Rogers School District also operates Rogers High School (2,492 students), Rogers Heritage High School (2,008 students), and Elmwood Middle School (1,066 students). See the Rogers School District district page for the complete list.