- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hickory, NC
Oakwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370219000948
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakwood Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Hickory · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakwood Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Hickory, NC.
School address
District: Hickory City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370219000948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Oakwood Elementary held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 370219000948 · Hickory, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 16:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hickory High (1,024 students)
Oakwood Elementary held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Oakwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hickory High
Hickory High
1,024 students
- Viewmont Eleme
Viewmont Elementary
509 students
- Northview Midd
Northview Middle
481 students
- Grandview Midd 347
Grandview Middle
347 students
- This school 336
Oakwood Elementary
336 students
- Southwest Prim 292
Southwest Primary
292 students
What this shows Oakwood Elementary reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakwood Elementary compares
Oakwood Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▼ 20% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
African American 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Oakwood Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hickory City Schools reports $11,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Viewmont Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Hickory
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Snow Creek Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Viewmont Elementary
Standard public school
509 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Clyde Campbell Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Ray Childers Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Webb a Murray Elementary
Standard public school
380 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Southwest Primary
Standard public school
292 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakwood Elementary
How many students attend Oakwood Elementary?
Oakwood Elementary has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hickory, NC. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Elementary is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakwood Elementary?
53.1% of students at Oakwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oakwood Elementary is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Hickory, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakwood Elementary?
Oakwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Oakwood Elementary rank among schools in Hickory?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Hickory, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hickory on the city page.
What other schools are in Hickory City Schools?
Besides Oakwood Elementary, Hickory City Schools also operates Hickory High (1,024 students), Viewmont Elementary (509 students), and Northview Middle (481 students). See the Hickory City Schools district page for the complete list.