- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galax, VA
Oakland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510069000253
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Galax · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Galax, VA.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510069000253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Oakland Elementary held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 510069000253 · Galax, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 13.1:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll County High (1,033 students)
Oakland Elementary held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Oakland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carroll County
Carroll County High
1,033 students
- Carroll County
Carroll County Middle
747 students
- Hillsville Ele
Hillsville Elementary
461 students
- St. Paul 304
St. Paul
304 students
- Gladeville Ele 259
Gladeville Elementary
259 students
- This school 196
Oakland Elementary
196 students
What this shows Oakland Elementary reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakland Elementary compares
Oakland Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 48% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Virginia - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,021
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Oakland Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $14,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carroll County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Paul | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gladeville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Galax
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakland Elementary
How many students attend Oakland Elementary?
Oakland Elementary has 196 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galax, VA. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% 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?
85.0% of students at Oakland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oakland Elementary is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Galax, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland Elementary?
Oakland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 rank among schools in Galax?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Galax, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Galax on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Oakland Elementary, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Carroll County High (1,033 students), Carroll County Middle (747 students), and Hillsville Elementary (461 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.