- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashland, KY
Oakview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210015000028
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakview Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakview Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakview Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Ashland, KY.
School address
District: Ashland Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210015000028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Oakview Elementary School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 210015000028 · Ashland, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 10.7:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Paul G. Blazer High School (821 students)
Oakview Elementary School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Oakview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paul G. Blazer
Paul G. Blazer High School
821 students
- Ashland Middle
Ashland Middle School
671 students
- Hager Elementa
Hager Elementary School
344 students
- Poage Elementa 304
Poage Elementary School
304 students
- Crabbe Element 270
Crabbe Elementary School
270 students
- This school 267
Oakview Elementary School
267 students
What this shows Oakview Elementary School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakview Elementary School compares
Oakview Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$14,691
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Oakview Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ashland Independent reports $14,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul G. Blazer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hager Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poage Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crabbe Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Ashland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Summit Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Hager Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Poage Elementary School
Standard public school
304 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Cannonsburg Elementary School
Standard public school
272 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Crabbe Elementary School
Standard public school
270 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Charles Russell Elementary School
Standard public school
202 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~267 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oakview Elementary School
How many students attend Oakview Elementary School?
Oakview Elementary School has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashland, KY. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakview Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 30% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 32% 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 Oakview Elementary School?
68.9% of students at Oakview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakview Elementary School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Ashland, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakview Elementary School?
Oakview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Oakview Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakview Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Ashland, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Ashland Independent?
Besides Oakview Elementary School, Ashland Independent also operates Paul G. Blazer High School (821 students), Ashland Middle School (671 students), and Hager Elementary School (344 students). See the Ashland Independent district page for the complete list.