- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Royal Oak, MI
Oakland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263030006644
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Royal Oak · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Royal Oak, MI.
School address
District: Royal Oak Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263030006644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Oakland Elementary School held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 263030006644 · Royal Oak, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 14.2:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Royal Oak High School (1,293 students)
Oakland Elementary School held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Oakland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Royal Oak High
Royal Oak High School
1,293 students
- Royal Oak Midd
Royal Oak Middle School
1,058 students
- Keller Element 470
Keller Elementary
470 students
- Northwood Elem 446
Northwood Elementary School
446 students
- Addams Element 436
Addams Elementary and Ecc
436 students
- This school 242
Oakland Elementary School
242 students
What this shows Oakland Elementary School reports 242 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$16,586
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Oakland Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Royal Oak Schools reports $16,586 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royal Oak Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keller Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Addams Elementary and Ecc | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~242 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oakland Elementary School
How many students attend Oakland Elementary School?
Oakland Elementary School has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Royal Oak, MI. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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?
36.8% of students at Oakland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakland Elementary School is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Royal Oak, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland Elementary School?
Oakland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Royal Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Royal Oak, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Royal Oak on the city page.
What other schools are in Royal Oak Schools?
Besides Oakland Elementary School, Royal Oak Schools also operates Royal Oak High School (1,293 students), Royal Oak Middle School (1,058 students), and Keller Elementary (470 students). See the Royal Oak Schools district page for the complete list.