- Enrollment
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peoria, AZ
Oakwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040625001243
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakwood Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Arizona schools.
- #25 of 29
- schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Elementary School ranks #25 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ.
School address
District: Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Arizona
NCES ID 040625001243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Oakwood Elementary School held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 040625001243 · Peoria, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
937 enr · 20.8:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High School (2,510 students)
Oakwood Elementary School held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Oakwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
2,510 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
2,026 students
- Sunrise Mounta
Sunrise Mountain High School
1,896 students
- Ironwood High
Ironwood High School
1,804 students
- Raymond S. Kel
Raymond S. Kellis
1,691 students
- This school 937
Oakwood Elementary School
937 students
What this shows Oakwood Elementary School reports 937 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakwood Elementary School compares
Oakwood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 55% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 937 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
937
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 80% in Arizona - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$10,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.9%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Oakwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peoria Unified School District (4237) reports $10,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ironwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond S. Kellis | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,896
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Peoria
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 (~937 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakwood Elementary School
How many students attend Oakwood Elementary School?
Oakwood Elementary School has 937 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peoria, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 931 (2022-23) → 926 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakwood Elementary School?
21.9% of students at Oakwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakwood Elementary School is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Peoria, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakwood Elementary School?
Oakwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakwood Elementary School rank among schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Elementary School ranks #25 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Peoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Peoria Unified School District (4237)?
Besides Oakwood Elementary School, Peoria Unified School District (4237) also operates Liberty High School (2,510 students), Centennial High School (2,026 students), and Sunrise Mountain High School (1,896 students). See the Peoria Unified School District (4237) district page for the complete list.