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#497 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 42% in state

Oakdale Elementary

Elementary School · York 03 · Rock Hill, SC

A York 03 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1129 Oakdale Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730

  • Math 43% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$14,182
Chronic Absenteeism26.3%

Students at Oakdale Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,794/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock Hill), 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

$63,122

Median home value

$239,200

Median rent

$1,234/mo

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

58.5%

Poverty rate

14.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29730; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated StudiesEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–52.7 mi465Compare →
Central Child Development CenterEnrollment path unverified4.4PK3.1 mi222Compare →
Mount Holly ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–53.1 mi532Compare →
The Palmetto SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified2.7PK–83.1 mi58Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

York 03

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#7 of 24
District spending per student
$14,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oakdale Elementary is listed in York 03; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oakdale Elementary

Oakdale Elementary is a public elementary school in Rock Hill, SC, part of York 03, serving approximately 482 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #497 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oakdale Elementary

What grades does Oakdale Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Oakdale Elementary?

Oakdale Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oakdale Elementary rank in SC?

Oakdale Elementary ranks #497 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Oakdale Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Oakdale Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakdale Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Oakdale Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Oakdale Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Oakdale Elementary 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
482
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.3%
Area population (ZIP 29730)
57,500
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
37.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 29730; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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