- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcdonough, GA
Oakland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130282002129
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Mcdonough · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Mcdonough, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282002129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Oakland Elementary School held near 924 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 130282002129 · Mcdonough, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 10.5:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Oakland Elementary School held near 924 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Oakland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High
1,821 students
- Union Grove Hi
Union Grove High
1,622 students
- Ola High Schoo
Ola High School
1,586 students
- Eagle's Landin
Eagle's Landing High School
1,578 students
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove High
1,572 students
- This school 462
Oakland Elementary School
462 students
What this shows Oakland Elementary School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakland Elementary School compares
Oakland Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 8% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 8% in Georgia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 6.1%
White 2.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Oakland Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakland Elementary School
How many students attend Oakland Elementary School?
Oakland Elementary School has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcdonough, GA. CCD year-over-year: 931 (2022-23) → 924 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 33% 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 Elementary School?
65.6% of students at Oakland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakland Elementary School is African American at 80.7% of enrollment, in Mcdonough, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland Elementary School?
Oakland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakland Elementary School rank among schools in Mcdonough?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Mcdonough, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcdonough on the city page.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides Oakland Elementary School, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.