Enrollment
254
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakfield, WI
Oakfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551086001414
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakfield Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Oakfield · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakfield Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakfield Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Oakfield, WI.
School address
District: Oakfield School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551086001414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakfield Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakfield Elementary
Oakfield Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oakfield, Wisconsin, enrolling 254 students.
At 12.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 254 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 425 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #92.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Oakfield School District also operates Oakfield High (166 students) and Oakfield Middle (131 students) alongside Oakfield Elementary.
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 Oakfield Elementary compares
Oakfield Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 42% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,142
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Oakfield Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakfield School District, which includes Oakfield Elementary.
$14,142
Per student
-5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 44.0%
Federal 7.1%
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 Oakfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakfield Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oakfield Elementary
How many students attend Oakfield Elementary?
Oakfield Elementary has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oakfield, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakfield Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Oakfield Elementary?
24.3% of students at Oakfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oakfield Elementary is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Oakfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakfield Elementary?
Oakfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakfield Elementary rank among public schools in Oakfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakfield Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Oakfield, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oakfield on the city page.
Is Oakfield Elementary a good school?
Oakfield Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Oakfield School District?
Besides Oakfield Elementary, Oakfield School District also operates Oakfield High (166 students) and Oakfield Middle (131 students). See the Oakfield School District district page for the complete list.
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