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#1019 of 1,288 schools in LA

Oakdale Elementary School

Elementary School · Allen Parish · Oakdale, LA

An Allen Parish elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1515 Highway 1153, Oakdale, LA 71463

  • Math 42% vs LA 38% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.5% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.5% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg+5.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$14,694
Chronic Absenteeism9.6%

Students at Oakdale Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
38%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Oakdale Elementary School 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$46,658

Median home value

$111,800

Median rent

$733/mo

College educated

11.1%

Homeownership

72.7%

Poverty rate

24.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71463; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Allen Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elizabeth High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–12Not available353Compare →
Fairview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–12Not available366Compare →
Kinder Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–4Not available532Compare →
Oberlin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–6Not available281Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Allen Parish

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#11 of 11
District spending per student
$14,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oakdale Elementary School is listed in Allen Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oakdale Elementary School

Oakdale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oakdale, LA, part of Allen Parish, serving approximately 551 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,019 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oakdale Elementary School

What grades does Oakdale Elementary School serve?

Oakdale Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Oakdale Elementary School?

Oakdale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oakdale Elementary School rank in LA?

Oakdale Elementary School ranks #1,019 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Oakdale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oakdale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakdale Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Oakdale Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Oakdale Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Oakdale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

59.9% of students at Oakdale Elementary School 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 – 4th
Enrollment
551
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Allen Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.6%
Area population (ZIP 71463)
9,007
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
41
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 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 71463; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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