Enrollment
722
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.2%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakland Elementary compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakland Elementary
Oakland Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Inman, South Carolina, enrolling 722 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 722 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 172 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #165, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 722 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Spartanburg 02 spends $10,757 per pupil, 26% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Inman's public schools, it stands alongside Inman Elementary (565 students): Oakland Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 14.5:1).
Spartanburg 02 also operates Boiling Springs High (2,772 students) and Boiling Springs Middle (1,122 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 02, which includes Oakland Elementary.
$10,757
Per student
-26%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 53.0%
Federal 13.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,772
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~722 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Oakland Elementary's federal record.
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oakland Elementary a good school?
Oakland Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of South Carolina 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 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.
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