Enrollment
58
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mishawaka, IN
Oaklawn Campus Program
Federal NCES profile for Oaklawn Campus Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180684000531
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oaklawn Campus Program earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Mishawaka · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 94.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oaklawn Campus Program has class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oaklawn Campus Program ranks #6 of 6 schools in Mishawaka, IN.
School address
District: School City of Mishawaka · Indiana
NCES ID 180684000531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+82% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oaklawn Campus Program compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oaklawn Campus Program
Oaklawn Campus Program is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Mishawaka, Indiana, enrolling 58 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29:1 is larger than about 99% of Indiana schools and 82% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 94.8% of students qualify for free meals, 92% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Indiana schools, with 58 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mishawaka's public schools, it stands alongside Lasalle Elementary School (519 students): Oaklawn Campus Program is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29:1 vs 16.2:1).
School City of Mishawaka also operates Mishawaka High School (1,327 students) and John J Young Middle School (709 students) alongside Oaklawn Campus Program.
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 Oaklawn Campus Program compares
Oaklawn Campus Program on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29:1 | ▲ 82% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.8% | ▲ 92% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29:1
students per teacher
- 82% above state mean
Top 99% in Indiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,173
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School City of Mishawaka, which includes Oaklawn Campus Program.
$11,173
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 65.7%
Federal 15.9%
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 Oaklawn Campus Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John J Young Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beiger Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oaklawn Campus Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Mishawaka
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lasalle Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Beiger Elementary School
Standard public school
504 students 18:1 students per teacher
Elm Road Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Bittersweet Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Elsie Rogers Elementary School
Standard public school
361 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~58 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Oaklawn Campus Program
How many students attend Oaklawn Campus Program?
Oaklawn Campus Program has 58 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Mishawaka, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn Campus Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn Campus Program is 29:1, which is 82% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oaklawn Campus Program?
94.8% of students at Oaklawn Campus Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oaklawn Campus Program?
Oaklawn Campus Program has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oaklawn Campus Program rank among schools in Mishawaka?
By Resource Investment Index, Oaklawn Campus Program ranks #6 of 6 schools in Mishawaka, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mishawaka on the city page.
Is Oaklawn Campus Program a good school?
Oaklawn Campus Program earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. 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 School City of Mishawaka?
Besides Oaklawn Campus Program, School City of Mishawaka also operates Mishawaka High School (1,327 students), John J Young Middle School (709 students), and Lasalle Elementary School (519 students). See the School City of Mishawaka district page for the complete list.
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