Enrollment
252
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakland, OR
Oakland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410912000286
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Oakland, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakland Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakland Elementary School
Oakland Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Oakland, Oregon, enrolling 252 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.3% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 252 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 215 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #90.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oakland Sd 1 spends $13,924 per pupil, 23% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Oakland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Middle School (191 students): Oakland Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 19.1:1).
Oakland Sd 1 also operates Oakland High School (202 students) and Lincoln Middle School (191 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 24% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Oregon - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$13,924
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 86.1%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Oakland Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakland Sd 1, which includes Oakland Elementary School.
$13,924
Per student
-23%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 68.5%
Federal 11.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | 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
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Oakland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~252 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 252 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 7% higher 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?
65.3% of students at Oakland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakland Elementary School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Oakland, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland Elementary School?
Oakland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Oakland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oakland on the city page.
Is Oakland Elementary School a good school?
Oakland Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Oakland Sd 1?
Besides Oakland Elementary School, Oakland Sd 1 also operates Oakland High School (202 students) and Lincoln Middle School (191 students). See the Oakland Sd 1 district page for the complete list.
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