- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sunbury, PA
Oaklyn Sch
Federal NCES profile for Oaklyn Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422154003567
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oaklyn Sch earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sunbury · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oaklyn Sch has class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oaklyn Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sunbury, PA.
School address
District: Shikellamy Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422154003567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Oaklyn Sch held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.7 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 422154003567 · Sunbury, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 17.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Shikellamy Hs (855 students)
Oaklyn Sch held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.7 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Oaklyn Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shikellamy Hs
Shikellamy Hs
855 students
- Chief Shikella
Chief Shikellamy Sch
614 students
- Shikellamy Ms
Shikellamy Ms
588 students
- This school
Oaklyn Sch
375 students
- Priestley Sch 250
Priestley Sch
250 students
What this shows Oaklyn Sch reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oaklyn Sch compares
Oaklyn Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$13,657
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Oaklyn Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shikellamy Sd reports $13,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oaklyn Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shikellamy Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chief Shikellamy Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shikellamy Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Priestley Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oaklyn Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Sunbury
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oaklyn Sch
How many students attend Oaklyn Sch?
Oaklyn Sch has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sunbury, PA. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oaklyn Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Oaklyn Sch is 17.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oaklyn Sch?
100.0% of students at Oaklyn Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oaklyn Sch?
The largest demographic group at Oaklyn Sch is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Sunbury, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oaklyn Sch?
Oaklyn Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Oaklyn Sch rank among public schools in Sunbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Oaklyn Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sunbury, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shikellamy Sd?
Besides Oaklyn Sch, Shikellamy Sd also operates Shikellamy Hs (855 students), Chief Shikellamy Sch (614 students), and Shikellamy Ms (588 students). See the Shikellamy Sd district page for the complete list.