Oakdale Elementary School

5830 Oakdale School Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,167 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakdale Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,167 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : Oakdale Elementary serves the southeast part of its school district in Ijamsville, MD, covering an area of approximately 16.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oakdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Oakdale Elementary School's student population of 1,167 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,167 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
OES fosters belonging, embraces diversity, and champions students to ensure they thrive in an evolving world.

School Rankings

Oakdale Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakdale Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#144 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

64%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

65%
45%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
27%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
12%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Black
15%
32%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

White
37%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
9%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
63%
0.75

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
17.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
46%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakdale Elementary School's ranking?
Oakdale Elementary School is ranked #144 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Oakdale Elementary School often compared to?
Oakdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tuscarora Elementary School, Yellow Springs Elementary School, Spring Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Oakdale Elementary School?
1,167 students attend Oakdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Oakdale Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
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 Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakdale Elementary School offer ?
Oakdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oakdale Elementary School part of?
Oakdale Elementary School is part of Frederick County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,167 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : Oakdale Elementary serves the southeast part of its school district in Ijamsville, MD, covering an area of approximately 16.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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