- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clarksdale, MS
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Oakhurst Intermediate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280105000123
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Clarksdale · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy has class sizes smaller than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakhurst Intermediate Academy ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Clarksdale, MS.
School address
District: Clarksdale Municipal School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280105000123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-101 students YoY
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-33.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-101 students YoY 280105000123 · Clarksdale, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 11.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarksdale High School (473 students)
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-33.0%). Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarksdale Hig
Clarksdale High School
473 students
- Geo H Oliver V
Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts
299 students
- W.a. Higgins M
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy
269 students
- Kirkpatrick H
Kirkpatrick Health /Wellness
266 students
- Booker T Washi
Booker T Washington Intern. Studies
247 students
- This school
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy
197 students
What this shows Oakhurst Intermediate Academy reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakhurst Intermediate Academy compares
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.3%
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
$14,773
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.1%
Two or More 26.4%
White 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Oakhurst Intermediate Academy is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarksdale Municipal School Dist reports $14,773 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakhurst Intermediate Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirkpatrick Health /Wellness | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Booker T Washington Intern. Studies | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakhurst Intermediate Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~197 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakhurst Intermediate Academy
How many students attend Oakhurst Intermediate Academy?
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy has 197 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clarksdale, MS. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), down 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakhurst Intermediate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakhurst Intermediate Academy is 11.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 26% 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 Oakhurst Intermediate Academy?
100.0% of students at Oakhurst Intermediate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakhurst Intermediate Academy?
The largest demographic group at Oakhurst Intermediate Academy is African American at 71.1% of enrollment, in Clarksdale, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakhurst Intermediate Academy?
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Oakhurst Intermediate Academy rank among public schools in Clarksdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakhurst Intermediate Academy ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Clarksdale, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clarksdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist?
Besides Oakhurst Intermediate Academy, Clarksdale Municipal School Dist also operates Clarksdale High School (473 students), Geo H Oliver Visual/Perf. Arts (299 students), and W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy (269 students). See the Clarksdale Municipal School Dist district page for the complete list.