- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Peekskill, NY
Oakside School
Federal NCES profile for Oakside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362265003180
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakside School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Peekskill · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakside School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakside School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Peekskill, NY.
School address
District: Peekskill City School District · New York
NCES ID 362265003180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Oakside School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 362265003180 · Peekskill, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 13.2:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Peekskill High School (1,178 students)
Oakside School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Oakside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peekskill High
Peekskill High School
1,178 students
- Peekskill Midd
Peekskill Middle School
860 students
- This school
Oakside School
554 students
- Hillcrest Scho
Hillcrest School
520 students
- Woodside Schoo
Woodside School
511 students
- Uriah Hill Sch 186
Uriah Hill School
186 students
What this shows Oakside School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakside School compares
Oakside School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$27,949
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.0%
African American 13.7%
White 4.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Oakside School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Peekskill City School District reports $27,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakside School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peekskill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peekskill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodside School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uriah Hill School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakside School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakside School
How many students attend Oakside School?
Oakside School has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Peekskill, NY. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakside School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakside School?
63.1% of students at Oakside School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakside School?
The largest demographic group at Oakside School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment, in Peekskill, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakside School?
Oakside School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Oakside School rank among elementary schools in Peekskill?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakside School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Peekskill, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Peekskill on the city page.
What other schools are in Peekskill City School District?
Besides Oakside School, Peekskill City School District also operates Peekskill High School (1,178 students), Peekskill Middle School (860 students), and Hillcrest School (520 students). See the Peekskill City School District district page for the complete list.