Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Oakdale Elementary School's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Oakdale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakdale Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1153 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
93%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakdale Elementary School's ranking?
Oakdale Elementary School is ranked #1153 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Oakdale Elementary School often compared to?
Oakdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Martin L King Jr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Oakdale Elementary School?
289 students attend Oakdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Oakdale Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakdale Elementary School offer ?
Oakdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakdale Elementary School part of?
Oakdale Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
School Reviews
Review Oakdale Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
