Enrollment
432
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakland, KY
Oakland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210573001348
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 432
- students enrolled
Oakland Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210573001348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakland Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakland Elementary
Oakland Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Oakland, Kentucky, enrolling 432 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 348 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #162.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 432 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Warren County also operates South Warren High School (1,548 students) and Greenwood High School (1,451 students) alongside Oakland 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 Oakland Elementary compares
Oakland Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 27% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,423
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 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 47.5%
African American 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Oakland Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren County, which includes Oakland Elementary.
$11,423
Per student
-14%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 44.6%
Federal 22.8%
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Warren High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rich Pond Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oakland Elementary
How many students attend Oakland Elementary?
Oakland Elementary has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oakland, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Elementary is 18:1, which is 18% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakland Elementary?
75.3% of students at Oakland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oakland Elementary is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Oakland, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland Elementary?
Oakland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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).
Is Oakland Elementary a good school?
Oakland Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. 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 Warren County?
Besides Oakland Elementary, Warren County also operates South Warren High School (1,548 students), Greenwood High School (1,451 students), and Warren Central High School (1,070 students). See the Warren County district page for the complete list.
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