- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Oakland Elementary School shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 180540002581 · Lafayette, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 12:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High School (2,042 students)
Oakland Elementary School shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Oakland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
2,042 students
- Lafayette Sunn
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
1,031 students
- Lafayette Tecu
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
999 students
- Glen Acres Ele 550
Glen Acres Elementary School
550 students
- Amelia Earhart 455
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
455 students
- This school 192
Oakland Elementary School
192 students
What this shows Oakland Elementary School reports 192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakland Elementary School compares
Oakland Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,504
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Lafayette School Corporation reports $15,504 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~192 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), down 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.