- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Memphis, TN
Oakhaven Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakhaven Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470014801126
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakhaven Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #89 of 101
- schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 496
- students enrolled
Oakhaven Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakhaven Elementary ranks #89 of 101 schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014801126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Oakhaven Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 470014801126 · Memphis, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 15:1 · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
Oakhaven Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Oakhaven Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cordova High S
Cordova High School
2,251 students
- White Station
White Station High
2,046 students
- Germantown Hig
Germantown High
1,719 students
- Southwind High
Southwind High
1,675 students
- Whitehaven Hig
Whitehaven High
1,509 students
- This school 496
Oakhaven Elementary
496 students
What this shows Oakhaven Elementary reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakhaven Elementary compares
Oakhaven Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$13,695
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
White 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Oakhaven Elementary is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Memphis-Shelby County Schools reports $13,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakhaven Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Station High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Germantown High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwind High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehaven High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakhaven Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Memphis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Snowden Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,384 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Belle Forest Community School
Standard public school
1,027 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Early Childhood Programs
Standard public school
938 students 62.5:1 students per teacher
Treadwell Elementary
Standard public school
921 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Richland Elementary
Standard public school
907 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Parkway Village Elementary
Standard public school
856 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakhaven Elementary
How many students attend Oakhaven Elementary?
Oakhaven Elementary has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakhaven Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakhaven Elementary is 15:1, which is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakhaven Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oakhaven Elementary is African American at 74.6% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakhaven Elementary?
Oakhaven Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Oakhaven Elementary rank among schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakhaven Elementary ranks #89 of 101 schools in Memphis, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in Memphis-Shelby County Schools?
Besides Oakhaven Elementary, Memphis-Shelby County Schools also operates Cordova High School (2,251 students), White Station High (2,046 students), and Germantown High (1,719 students). See the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district page for the complete list.