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#759 of 1,294 schools in KS

Oakdale Elem

Elementary School · Salina · Salina, KS

A Salina elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

811 E Iron, Salina, KS 67401

  • Math 23% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2025)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.9% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.3% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$19,597
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Oakdale Elem score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 56 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oakdale Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 72Very Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,999/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salina), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,603

Median home value

$172,700

Median rent

$913/mo

College educated

29.3%

Homeownership

65.4%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cottonwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–51.1 mi317Compare →
Cornerstone Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–121.4 mi100Compare →
Meadowlark Ridge ElemEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–51.5 mi432Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Salina

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#7 of 13
District spending per student
$19,597NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oakdale Elem is listed in Salina; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oakdale Elem

Oakdale Elem is a public elementary school in Salina, KS, part of Salina, serving approximately 294 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #759 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oakdale Elem

What grades does Oakdale Elem serve?

Oakdale Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Oakdale Elem?

Oakdale Elem has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elem is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oakdale Elem rank in KS?

Oakdale Elem ranks #759 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Oakdale Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Oakdale Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Oakdale Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakdale Elem has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Oakdale Elem a charter school?

No, Oakdale Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oakdale Elem a Title I school?

No, Oakdale Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakdale Elem?

85.7% of students at Oakdale Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
294
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Saline County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
Area population (ZIP 67401)
50,272
Area average commute
14.5 min
Area median age
39.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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