- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oakman, AL
Oakman High School
Federal NCES profile for Oakman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010345001320
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakman High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 315
- students enrolled
Oakman High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Oakman High School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010345001320 · Oakman, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 18.5:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumiton Elementary School (720 students)
Oakman High School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Oakman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumiton Elemen
Sumiton Elementary School
720 students
- Valley Junior
Valley Junior High School
602 students
- Curry Elementa
Curry Elementary School
550 students
- Dora High Scho
Dora High School
476 students
- Sumiton Middle
Sumiton Middle School
476 students
- This school
Oakman High School
315 students
What this shows Oakman High School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakman High School compares
Oakman High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▼ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Alabama - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$12,690
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Oakman High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Walker County reports $12,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumiton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curry Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dora High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumiton Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide high 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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakman High School
How many students attend Oakman High School?
Oakman High School has 315 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oakman, AL. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakman High School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakman High School?
58.0% of students at Oakman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakman High School?
The largest demographic group at Oakman High School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Oakman, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakman High School?
Oakman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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).
What other schools are in Walker County?
Besides Oakman High School, Walker County also operates Sumiton Elementary School (720 students), Valley Junior High School (602 students), and Curry Elementary School (550 students). See the Walker County district page for the complete list.