- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Commerce Township, MI
Oakley Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakley Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263516007078
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakley Park Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Commerce Township · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakley Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakley Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Commerce Township, MI.
School address
District: Walled Lake Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263516007078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Oakley Park Elementary School shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 263516007078 · Commerce Township, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 14.5:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students)
Oakley Park Elementary School shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Oakley Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walled Lake No
Walled Lake Northern High School
1,383 students
- Walled Lake Ce
Walled Lake Central High School
1,182 students
- Walled Lake We
Walled Lake Western High School
1,033 students
- Clifford H Sma
Clifford H Smart Middle School
888 students
- Walnut Creek M
Walnut Creek Middle School
641 students
- This school 392
Oakley Park Elementary School
392 students
What this shows Oakley Park Elementary School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakley Park Elementary School compares
Oakley Park Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,362
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Asian 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Oakley Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools reports $15,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakley Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walled Lake Northern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walled Lake Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walled Lake Western High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clifford H Smart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Creek Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakley Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oakley Park Elementary School
How many students attend Oakley Park Elementary School?
Oakley Park Elementary School has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Commerce Township, MI. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakley Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakley Park Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Oakley Park Elementary School?
19.7% of students at Oakley Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakley Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakley Park Elementary School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Commerce Township, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakley Park Elementary School?
Oakley Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakley Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Commerce Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakley Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Commerce Township, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Commerce Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
Besides Oakley Park Elementary School, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools also operates Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students), Walled Lake Central High School (1,182 students), and Walled Lake Western High School (1,033 students). See the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.