- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakdale, CT
Oakdale School
Federal NCES profile for Oakdale School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090258000496
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakdale School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Oakdale · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakdale School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Oakdale, CT.
School address
District: Montville School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090258000496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Oakdale School held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 090258000496 · Oakdale, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 11.3:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonard J. Tyl Middle School (519 students)
Oakdale School held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Oakdale School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leonard J. Tyl
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School
519 students
- Montville High
Montville High School
491 students
- Mohegan School
Mohegan School
305 students
- Dr. Charles E.
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School
296 students
- This school
Oakdale School
271 students
What this shows Oakdale School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakdale School compares
Oakdale School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 81% | - | - |
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.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,946
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Oakdale School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Montville School District reports $23,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakdale School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard J. Tyl Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mohegan School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Charles E. Murphy School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakdale School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Oakdale
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakdale School
How many students attend Oakdale School?
Oakdale School has 271 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakdale, CT. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale School is 11.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 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 School?
26.5% of students at Oakdale School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakdale School?
The largest demographic group at Oakdale School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Oakdale, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakdale School?
Oakdale School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakdale School rank among public schools in Oakdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakdale School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Oakdale, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montville School District?
Besides Oakdale School, Montville School District also operates Leonard J. Tyl Middle School (519 students), Montville High School (491 students), and Mohegan School (305 students). See the Montville School District district page for the complete list.