- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Preston, ID
Oakwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160096000181
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakwood Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Preston · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Preston, ID.
School address
District: Preston Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160096000181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Oakwood Elementary School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 160096000181 · Preston, ID Elementary · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 21.5:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Preston High School (679 students)
Oakwood Elementary School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Oakwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Preston High S
Preston High School
679 students
- Preston Jr Hig
Preston Jr High School
540 students
- Pioneer Elemen
Pioneer Elementary School
533 students
- This school
Oakwood Elementary School
516 students
- Franklin Count 43
Franklin County High School
43 students
What this shows Oakwood Elementary School reports 516 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 Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 1% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in Idaho - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$8,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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 516 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 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Oakwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Preston Joint District reports $8,327 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Preston Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin County High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakwood Elementary School
How many students attend Oakwood Elementary School?
Oakwood Elementary School has 516 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Preston, ID. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Elementary School is 21.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakwood Elementary School?
29.0% of students at Oakwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakwood Elementary School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Preston, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakwood Elementary School?
Oakwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Preston?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Preston, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Preston on the city page.
What other schools are in Preston Joint District?
Besides Oakwood Elementary School, Preston Joint District also operates Preston High School (679 students), Preston Jr High School (540 students), and Pioneer Elementary School (533 students). See the Preston Joint District district page for the complete list.