- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oshkosh, WI
Oakwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oakwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551119003340
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakwood Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Oshkosh · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakwood Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Oshkosh, WI.
School address
District: Oshkosh Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551119003340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Oakwood Elementary held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 551119003340 · Oshkosh, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 14.1:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,623 students)
Oakwood Elementary held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Oakwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,623 students
- North High
North High
1,266 students
- Merrill Middle
Merrill Middle
832 students
- Webster Stanle 573
Webster Stanley Elementary
573 students
- Ready 4 Learni 522
Ready 4 Learning School
522 students
- This school 382
Oakwood Elementary
382 students
What this shows Oakwood Elementary reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakwood Elementary compares
Oakwood Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 75% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 61% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,676
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Asian 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Oakwood Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oshkosh Area School District reports $15,676 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merrill Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Stanley Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ready 4 Learning School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 32.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools in Oshkosh
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Webster Stanley Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 22:1 students per teacher
Ready 4 Learning School
Standard public school
522 students 32.6:1 students per teacher
Traeger Elementary
Standard public school
423 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Shapiro Stem Academy
Standard public school
204 students 9.7:1 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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakwood Elementary
How many students attend Oakwood Elementary?
Oakwood Elementary has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oshkosh, WI. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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?
9.5% of students at Oakwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oakwood Elementary is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Oshkosh, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakwood Elementary?
Oakwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Oshkosh?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Oshkosh, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oshkosh on the city page.
What other schools are in Oshkosh Area School District?
Besides Oakwood Elementary, Oshkosh Area School District also operates West High (1,623 students), North High (1,266 students), and Merrill Middle (832 students). See the Oshkosh Area School District district page for the complete list.