- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakdale, LA
Oakdale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oakdale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220006000030
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakdale Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Oakdale · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakdale Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Oakdale, LA.
School address
District: Allen Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220006000030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Oakdale Middle School grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (+12.4%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 220006000030 · Oakdale, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 11.3:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Kinder Elementary School (524 students)
Oakdale Middle School grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (+12.4%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Oakdale Middle 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
- This school
Oakdale Middle School
340 students
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School
337 students
What this shows Oakdale Middle School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakdale Middle School compares
Oakdale Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 33% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 9% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
African American 29.7%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Oakdale Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinder Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinder High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 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
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakdale Middle School
How many students attend Oakdale Middle School?
Oakdale Middle School has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakdale, LA. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 33% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 28% 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 Middle School?
68.3% of students at Oakdale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakdale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oakdale Middle School is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Oakdale, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakdale Middle School?
Oakdale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Oakdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle 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.