Enrollment
371
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakwood Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakwood Elementary School
Oakwood Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ortonville, Michigan, enrolling 371 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 708 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #495.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee also operates Brandon High School (648 students) and Harveyswanson Elementary School (548 students) alongside Oakwood Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oakwood Elementary School compares
Oakwood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,658
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee, which includes Oakwood Elementary School.
$12,658
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.6%
State 50.8%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oakwood Elementary School a good school?
Oakwood Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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