Enrollment
323
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monticello, IN
Oaklawn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oaklawn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181158001861
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oaklawn Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oaklawn Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oaklawn Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Monticello, IN.
School address
District: Twin Lakes School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181158001861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oaklawn Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oaklawn Elementary School
Oaklawn Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Monticello, Indiana, enrolling 323 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 323 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 351 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #179.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Monticello's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadowlawn Elementary School (533 students): Oaklawn Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 16.7:1).
Twin Lakes School Corp also operates Twin Lakes Senior High School (620 students) and Meadowlawn Elementary School (533 students) alongside Oaklawn 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 Oaklawn Elementary School compares
Oaklawn Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 24% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Indiana - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$12,446
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Oaklawn Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Twin Lakes School Corp, which includes Oaklawn Elementary School.
$12,446
Per student
+3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 59.8%
Federal 11.6%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowlawn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastlawn Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oaklawn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Monticello
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 Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~323 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oaklawn Elementary School
How many students attend Oaklawn Elementary School?
Oaklawn Elementary School has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monticello, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% 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 Oaklawn Elementary School?
61.2% of students at Oaklawn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oaklawn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oaklawn Elementary School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Monticello, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oaklawn Elementary School?
Oaklawn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Oaklawn Elementary School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Oaklawn Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Monticello, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monticello on the city page.
Is Oaklawn Elementary School a good school?
Oaklawn Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana 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 Twin Lakes School Corp?
Besides Oaklawn Elementary School, Twin Lakes School Corp also operates Twin Lakes Senior High School (620 students), Meadowlawn Elementary School (533 students), and Roosevelt Middle School (500 students). See the Twin Lakes School Corp district page for the complete list.
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