- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-107 students YoY
Oakland City Elementary School shrank from 263 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (-40.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-107 students YoY 180294000384 · Oakland City, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 7.8:1 · 55.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Waldo J Wood Memorial High (226 students)
Oakland City Elementary School shrank from 263 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (-40.7%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Oakland City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waldo J Wood M
Waldo J Wood Memorial High
226 students
- Waldo J Wood M
Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs
157 students
- Barton Townshi
Barton Township Elementary
150 students
- This school
Oakland City Elementary School
149 students
- Francisco Elem 55
Francisco Elementary School
55 students
What this shows Oakland City Elementary School reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakland City Elementary School compares
Oakland City Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,766
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for East Gibson School Corporation reports $12,766 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~149 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), down 107.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.