- Enrollment
- 2,118
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mechanicsville, MD
Oakville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240060001233
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakville Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Mechanicsville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakville Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakville Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Mechanicsville, MD.
School address
District: St. Mary's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240060001233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Oakville Elementary grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+19.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 240060001233 · Mechanicsville, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 17.1:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonardtown High (2,118 students)
Oakville Elementary grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+19.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Oakville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leonardtown Hi
Leonardtown High
2,118 students
- Great Mills Hi
Great Mills High
1,697 students
- Chopticon High
Chopticon High
1,526 students
- Leonardtown Mi
Leonardtown Middle
969 students
- Spring Ridge M
Spring Ridge Middle
913 students
- This school 291
Oakville Elementary
291 students
What this shows Oakville Elementary reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakville Elementary compares
Oakville Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 21% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Maryland - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$17,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Oakville Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Mary's County Public Schools reports $17,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Mills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chopticon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonardtown Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Ridge Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Mechanicsville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakville Elementary
How many students attend Oakville Elementary?
Oakville Elementary has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mechanicsville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakville Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakville Elementary?
38.8% of students at Oakville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oakville Elementary is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Mechanicsville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakville Elementary?
Oakville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Oakville Elementary rank among public schools in Mechanicsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakville Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Mechanicsville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mechanicsville on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Mary's County Public Schools?
Besides Oakville Elementary, St. Mary's County Public Schools also operates Leonardtown High (2,118 students), Great Mills High (1,697 students), and Chopticon High (1,526 students). See the St. Mary's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.