- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Allendale, MI
Oakwood Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Oakwood Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260255007943
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakwood Intermediate earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Allendale · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakwood Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Allendale, MI.
School address
District: Allendale Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260255007943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Oakwood Intermediate shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 260255007943 · Allendale, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 12.4:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Allendale High School (737 students)
Oakwood Intermediate shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Oakwood Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allendale High
Allendale High School
737 students
- Evergreen Elem
Evergreen Elementary
573 students
- Allendale Midd
Allendale Middle School
564 students
- This school
Oakwood Intermediate
347 students
- Allendale Earl 279
Allendale Early Childhood Center
279 students
- New Options Hi 51
New Options High School
51 students
What this shows Oakwood Intermediate reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakwood Intermediate compares
Oakwood Intermediate 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Michigan - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,195
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Oakwood Intermediate is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allendale Public Schools reports $14,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakwood Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allendale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allendale Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Options High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Oakwood Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakwood Intermediate
How many students attend Oakwood Intermediate?
Oakwood Intermediate has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Allendale, MI. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Intermediate is 12.4:1, which is 29% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% 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 Intermediate?
33.5% of students at Oakwood Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakwood Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Oakwood Intermediate is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Allendale, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakwood Intermediate?
Oakwood Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Intermediate rank among public schools in Allendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Allendale, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Allendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Allendale Public Schools?
Besides Oakwood Intermediate, Allendale Public Schools also operates Allendale High School (737 students), Evergreen Elementary (573 students), and Allendale Middle School (564 students). See the Allendale Public Schools district page for the complete list.