Oakdale Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Oakdale Elementary School serves 252 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
252 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
81%
18%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Oakdale Elementary School?
252 students attend Oakdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Oakdale Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakdale Elementary School?
Oakdale Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakdale Elementary School offer ?
Oakdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Oakdale Elementary School part of?
Oakdale Elementary School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools.

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