Enrollment
192
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lafayette, IN
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 dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180540002581
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 60
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 87% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 15
- elementary schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Elementary School ranks #1 of 15 elementary schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Lafayette School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180540002581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakland Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakland Elementary School
Oakland Elementary School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Lafayette, Indiana, enrolling 192 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12:1, Oakland Elementary School is leaner than roughly 87% of Indiana schools and 25% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Indiana schools, with 192 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 134 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lafayette's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate (1,031 students): Oakland Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 13.6:1).
Lafayette School Corporation also operates Jefferson High School (2,042 students) and Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate (1,031 students) alongside Oakland Elementary School.
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 School compares
Oakland Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 37% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 13% in Indiana - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,175
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Oakland Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lafayette School Corporation, which includes Oakland Elementary School.
$14,175
Per student
+17%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 58.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Acres Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School | 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
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Lafayette
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
Standard public school
1,031 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Wea Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
609 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary School
Standard public school
601 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Mayflower Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Hershey Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Wyandotte Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~192 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oakland Elementary School
How many students attend Oakland Elementary School?
Oakland Elementary School has 192 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lafayette, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Elementary School is 12:1, which is 25% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 24% 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?
67.7% of students at Oakland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakland Elementary School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
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 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 School rank among elementary schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Elementary School ranks #1 of 15 elementary schools in Lafayette, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lafayette on the city page.
Is Oakland Elementary School a good school?
Oakland Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 Lafayette School Corporation?
Besides Oakland Elementary School, Lafayette School Corporation also operates Jefferson High School (2,042 students), Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate (1,031 students), and Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School (999 students). See the Lafayette School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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