- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Menomonie, WI
Oaklawn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oaklawn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550909000379
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oaklawn Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Menomonie · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oaklawn Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oaklawn Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Menomonie, WI.
School address
District: Menomonie Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550909000379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Oaklawn Elementary held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 550909000379 · Menomonie, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 14.7:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Menomonie High (966 students)
Oaklawn Elementary held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Oaklawn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Menomonie High
Menomonie High
966 students
- Menomonie Midd
Menomonie Middle
730 students
- River Heights
River Heights Elementary
403 students
- This school 382
Oaklawn Elementary
382 students
- Wakanda Elemen 351
Wakanda Elementary
351 students
- School Distric 190
School District of the Menomonie Area 4k
190 students
What this shows Oaklawn Elementary reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oaklawn Elementary compares
Oaklawn Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 36% | - | - |
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.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$13,336
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Oaklawn Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Menomonie Area School District reports $13,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oaklawn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Menomonie Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Heights Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wakanda Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School District of the Menomonie Area 4k | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Oaklawn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Menomonie
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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oaklawn Elementary
How many students attend Oaklawn Elementary?
Oaklawn Elementary has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Menomonie, WI. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oaklawn Elementary?
29.1% of students at Oaklawn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oaklawn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oaklawn Elementary is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Menomonie, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oaklawn Elementary?
Oaklawn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Oaklawn Elementary rank among schools in Menomonie?
By Resource Investment Index, Oaklawn Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Menomonie, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Menomonie on the city page.
What other schools are in Menomonie Area School District?
Besides Oaklawn Elementary, Menomonie Area School District also operates Menomonie High (966 students), Menomonie Middle (730 students), and River Heights Elementary (403 students). See the Menomonie Area School District district page for the complete list.