Oakdale Elementary School

217 S Oakwood St
Tomah, WI 54660
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Oakdale Elementary School serves 78 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Oakdale Elementary School's student population of 78 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
78 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Oakdale Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
89%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Oakdale Elementary School?
78 students attend Oakdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Oakdale Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakdale Elementary School?
Oakdale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oakdale Elementary School offer ?
Oakdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakdale Elementary School part of?
Oakdale Elementary School is part of Tomah Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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