Enrollment
149
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakland City, IN
Oakland City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakland City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180294000384
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland City Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Oakland City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland City Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland City Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Oakland City, IN.
School address
District: East Gibson School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180294000384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakland City Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakland City Elementary School
Oakland City Elementary School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Oakland City, Indiana, enrolling 149 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.8:1, Oakland City Elementary School is leaner than roughly 99% of Indiana schools and 51% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Indiana schools, with 149 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 73 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #65, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 596 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
East Gibson School Corporation also operates Waldo J Wood Memorial High (226 students) and Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs (157 students) alongside Oakland City Elementary School.
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 Oakland City Elementary School compares
Oakland City Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 51% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▲ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 1% in Indiana - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$12,773
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 95.3%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Oakland City Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Gibson School Corporation, which includes Oakland City Elementary School.
$12,773
Per student
+6%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 62.2%
Federal 9.3%
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 Oakland City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldo J Wood Memorial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barton Township Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francisco Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakland City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~149 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oakland City Elementary School
How many students attend Oakland City Elementary School?
Oakland City Elementary School has 149 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oakland City, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland City Elementary School is 7.8:1, which is 51% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 50% 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 Oakland City Elementary School?
55.5% of students at Oakland City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakland City Elementary School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Oakland City, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland City Elementary School?
Oakland City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Oakland City Elementary School rank among public schools in Oakland City?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland City Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Oakland City, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oakland City on the city page.
Is Oakland City Elementary School a good school?
Oakland City Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. 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 East Gibson School Corporation?
Besides Oakland City Elementary School, East Gibson School Corporation also operates Waldo J Wood Memorial High (226 students), Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs (157 students), and Barton Township Elementary (150 students). See the East Gibson School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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