Enrollment
733
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union City, GA
Oakley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130228003561
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakley Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakley Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakley Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Union City, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228003561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakley Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakley Elementary School
Oakley Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Union City, Georgia, enrolling 733 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 733 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 388 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #125.
Its student body is predominantly African American (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Union City's public schools, it stands alongside Gullatt Elementary School (712 students): Oakley Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 15.5:1).
Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students) and Roswell High School (2,035 students) alongside Oakley 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 Oakley Elementary School compares
Oakley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Georgia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 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 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
White 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Oakley Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton County, which includes Oakley Elementary School.
$13,999
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 26.9%
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 Oakley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Union City
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~733 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oakley Elementary School
How many students attend Oakley Elementary School?
Oakley Elementary School has 733 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union City, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakley Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakley Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Oakley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakley Elementary School is African American at 90.2% of enrollment, in Union City, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakley Elementary School?
Oakley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Oakley Elementary School rank among schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakley Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Union City, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Union City on the city page.
Is Oakley Elementary School a good school?
Oakley Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. 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 Fulton County?
Besides Oakley Elementary School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.
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