Enrollment
375
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oaklyn Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oaklyn Sch
Oaklyn Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, enrolling 375 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Pennsylvania schools and 32% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 486 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #389, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 750 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Shikellamy Sd spends $12,906 per pupil, 28% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sunbury's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chief Shikellamy Sch (614 students): Oaklyn Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 18.1:1).
Shikellamy Sd also operates Shikellamy Hs (855 students) and Chief Shikellamy Sch (614 students) alongside Oaklyn Sch.
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 Oaklyn Sch compares
Oaklyn Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,906
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shikellamy Sd, which includes Oaklyn Sch.
$12,906
Per student
-28%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 44.3%
Federal 12.6%
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 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
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sunbury on the city page.
Is Oaklyn Sch a good school?
Oaklyn Sch earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania 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 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.
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