- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ortonville, MI
Oakwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260657004258
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakwood Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Ortonville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Ortonville, MI.
School address
NCES ID 260657004258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Oakwood Elementary School shrank from 442 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 260657004258 · Ortonville, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 15.5:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandon High School (648 students)
Oakwood Elementary School shrank from 442 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Oakwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brandon High S
Brandon High School
648 students
- Harveyswanson
Harveyswanson Elementary School
548 students
- Brandon Middle
Brandon Middle School
436 students
- This school
Oakwood Elementary School
371 students
- Brandon Adult 1
Brandon Adult Transition Program
1 students
What this shows Oakwood Elementary School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakwood Elementary School compares
Oakwood Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$14,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 3.0%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Oakwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee reports $14,698 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harveyswanson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon Adult Transition Program | Smaller | Higher 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
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 1:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakwood Elementary School
How many students attend Oakwood Elementary School?
Oakwood Elementary School has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ortonville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Oakwood Elementary School?
43.2% of students at Oakwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakwood Elementary School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Ortonville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakwood Elementary School?
Oakwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Ortonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Ortonville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ortonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee?
Besides Oakwood Elementary School, Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee also operates Brandon High School (648 students), Harveyswanson Elementary School (548 students), and Brandon Middle School (436 students). See the Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee district page for the complete list.