Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakdale Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oakdale Elementary School's student population of 532 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oakdale Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakdale Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#85 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
28%
47%
White
62%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
62%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakdale Elementary School's ranking?
Oakdale Elementary School is ranked #85 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Oakdale Elementary School often compared to?
Oakdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Oakdale Elementary School?
532 students attend Oakdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Oakdale Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakdale Elementary School?
Oakdale Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oakdale Elementary School offer ?
Oakdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oakdale Elementary School part of?
Oakdale Elementary School is part of Rankin Co School District.
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