Enrollment
464
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Suffolk, VA
Oakland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510371001626
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #5 of 11
- schools in Suffolk · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 64.2%
- 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 #5 of 11 schools in Suffolk, VA.
School address
District: Suffolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510371001626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakland Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakland Elementary
Oakland Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Suffolk, Virginia, enrolling 464 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.2% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 209 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #179, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and White (30%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Suffolk's public schools, it stands alongside Florence Bowser Elementary (926 students): Oakland Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 19.3:1).
Suffolk City Public Schools also operates King's Fork High (1,686 students) and Nansemond River High (1,683 students) alongside Oakland Elementary.
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 compares
Oakland Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 11% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in Virginia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,163
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 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
African American 52.8%
White 29.5%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Oakland Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Suffolk City Public Schools, which includes Oakland Elementary.
$13,163
Per student
-10%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 47.5%
Federal 12.5%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nansemond River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King's Fork Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence Bowser Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Suffolk
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Florence Bowser Elementary
Standard public school
926 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Northern Shores Elementary
Standard public school
798 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Hillpoint Elementary
Standard public school
780 students 17:1 students per teacher
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
764 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
713 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Elephant's Fork Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oakland Elementary
How many students attend Oakland Elementary?
Oakland Elementary has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Suffolk, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Elementary is 15:1, which is 8% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakland Elementary?
64.2% 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 African American at 52.8% of enrollment, in Suffolk, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland Elementary?
Oakland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 rank among schools in Suffolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Elementary ranks #5 of 11 schools in Suffolk, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Suffolk on the city page.
Is Oakland Elementary a good school?
Oakland Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia 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 Suffolk City Public Schools?
Besides Oakland Elementary, Suffolk City Public Schools also operates King's Fork High (1,686 students), Nansemond River High (1,683 students), and Lakeland High (1,045 students). See the Suffolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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