- Enrollment
- 2,772
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Inman, SC
Oakland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450351000938
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Inman · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Inman, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450351000938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Oakland Elementary shrank from 784 students in 2022-23 to 739 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 450351000938 · Inman, SC Other · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 16.4:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Boiling Springs High (2,772 students)
Oakland Elementary shrank from 784 students in 2022-23 to 739 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Oakland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs High
2,772 students
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs Middle
1,122 students
- Rainbow Lake M 973
Rainbow Lake Middle
973 students
- Sugar Ridge El 864
Sugar Ridge Elementary
864 students
- Boiling Spring 791
Boiling Springs Elementary
791 students
- This school 722
Oakland Elementary
722 students
What this shows Oakland Elementary reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakland Elementary compares
Oakland Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 27% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$10,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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 722 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Oakland Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 02 reports $10,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boiling Springs Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Lake Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugar Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boiling Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Inman
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~722 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakland Elementary
How many students attend Oakland Elementary?
Oakland Elementary has 722 students enrolled. It is a public school in Inman, SC. CCD year-over-year: 784 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 15% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakland Elementary?
54.2% of students at Oakland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oakland Elementary is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Inman, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland Elementary?
Oakland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Oakland Elementary rank among schools in Inman?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Inman, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Inman on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 02?
Besides Oakland Elementary, Spartanburg 02 also operates Boiling Springs High (2,772 students), Boiling Springs Middle (1,122 students), and Rainbow Lake Middle (973 students). See the Spartanburg 02 district page for the complete list.