- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oshkosh, WI
Oaklawn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oaklawn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551119001493
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oaklawn Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Oshkosh · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 53.1%
- 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 #8 of 10 elementary schools in Oshkosh, WI.
School address
District: Oshkosh Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551119001493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Oaklawn Elementary held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.8 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 551119001493 · Oshkosh, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 13:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,623 students)
Oaklawn Elementary held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.8 → 32.7 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
- West High
West High
1,623 students
- North High
North High
1,266 students
- Merrill Middle
Merrill Middle
832 students
- Webster Stanle 573
Webster Stanley Elementary
573 students
- Ready 4 Learni 522
Ready 4 Learning School
522 students
- This school 416
Oaklawn Elementary
416 students
What this shows Oaklawn Elementary reports 416 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 47% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$15,676
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
Asian 18.5%
African American 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Oaklawn Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oshkosh Area School District reports $15,676 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merrill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Stanley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ready 4 Learning School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oaklawn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 32.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Oshkosh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Read Elementary
Standard public school
383 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
308 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
E Cook Elementary
Standard public school
278 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
260 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Merrill Elementary
Standard public school
242 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
235 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oaklawn Elementary
How many students attend Oaklawn Elementary?
Oaklawn Elementary has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oshkosh, WI. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn Elementary is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 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 Oaklawn Elementary?
53.1% 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 50.7% of enrollment, in Oshkosh, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oaklawn Elementary?
Oaklawn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Oaklawn Elementary rank among elementary schools in Oshkosh?
By Resource Investment Index, Oaklawn Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Oshkosh, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oshkosh on the city page.
What other schools are in Oshkosh Area School District?
Besides Oaklawn Elementary, Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students), North High (1,266 students), and Merrill Middle (832 students). See the Oshkosh Area School District district page for the complete list.