Oakdale Elementary

Q: Is Oakdale Elementary a good school?

Oakdale Elementary ranks 113 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Oakdale Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Ijamsville, Maryland, serving 1,028 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Frederick County Public Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 25 districts in the state, Oakdale consistently ranks among the top 15% of Maryland elementary schools.

Oakdale Elementary's students significantly outperform their peers in the state and district on both Mathematics and English Language Arts assessments, with proficiency rates of 56.8% and 67.4%, respectively, compared to state averages of 24.1% and 48.4%. The school's diverse student population, with 43.09% White, 15.08% African American, 11.28% Hispanic, and 23.83% Asian students, is notable compared to some nearby schools like Deer Crossing Elementary (75.84% White) and New Market Elementary (79.55% White).

Oakdale Elementary's exceptional performance extends to its subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students ranking among the top 20 in the state, and special education and low-socioeconomic status students also performing better than their peers. Despite spending less per student than some nearby schools, Oakdale maintains a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting efficient resource allocation and effective instructional practices. While the school's overall performance is excellent, there may be opportunities to further enhance the performance of Asian students and continue improving outcomes for special education and low-SES students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5830 Oakdale School Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754

(240) 236-3300

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
113^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,794

Students who attend Oakdale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Oakdale Middle
High:	Oakdale High

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 1,028

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.1%

Asian:

23.8%

African American:

15.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oakdale Elementary ranks better than 86.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 10^th among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.66. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Oakdale Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Frederick County Public Schools District. Student population at Oakdale Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.1%), Asian (23.8%), African American (15.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakdale Elementary is 17.9. 35 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Oakdale Elementary employs 57.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakdale Elementary is $12,794. 38 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Oakdale Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Frederick County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick County Public Schools 6^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oakdale Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Oakdale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	37.35	562^nd	803	30.0%
2005	33.30	588^th	805	27.0%
2006	41.11	521^st	804	35.2%
2007	30.25	617^th	818	24.6%
2008	74.20	221^st	838	73.6%
2009	63.35	350^th	850	58.8%
2010	72.27	242^nd	855	71.7%
2011	79.03	131^st	853	84.6%
2012	72.59	218^th	857	74.6%
2013	80.53	123^rd	847	85.5%
2014	84.27	84^th	867	90.3%
2015	91.20	77^th	859	91.0%
2016	90.19	84^th	845	90.1%
2017	80.97	167^th	847	80.3%
2018	86.54	100^th	857	88.3%
2019	78.47	184^th	853	78.4%
2021	84.61	97^th	802	87.9%
2022	85.35	123^rd	862	85.7%
2023	89.25	92^nd	855	89.2%
2024	85.66	113^th	859	86.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Oakdale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.49	48^th	136	64.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakdale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.19	201^st	546	63.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Oakdale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	80.83	110^th	796	86.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Oakdale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	83.51	93^rd	788	88.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Oakdale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.63	66^th	128	48.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Oakdale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	90.32	19^th	504	96.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oakdale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	85.75	20^th	347	94.2%

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Rank History for White students at Oakdale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.33	153^rd	528	71.0%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 28, 2013

EXCELLENT! Clean, structured, excellent teachers and front desk staff, just great. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Oakdale Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	442	31	17	5	2	n/a	n/a	497
2003	442	31	17	5	2	n/a	n/a	497
2004	466	23	26	7	2	n/a	n/a	524
2005	468	25	28	10	2	n/a	n/a	533
2006	462	23	22	18	3	n/a	n/a	528
2007	459	23	17	20	3	n/a	n/a	522
2008	445	27	20	17	2	n/a	n/a	511
2009	441	28	23	27	2	n/a	n/a	521
2010	444	23	23	20	6	n/a	n/a	516
2011	435	16	22	28	1	2	17	521
2012	438	20	26	31	2	2	20	539
2013	495	17	33	47	2	0	28	622
2014	489	21	35	43	4	0	25	617
2015	478	20	38	35	5	1	18	595
2016	470	20	33	41	4	3	24	595
2017	488	27	33	54	4	3	24	633
2018	469	41	32	60	3	3	23	631
2019	459	71	61	56	4	2	26	679
2020	503	89	95	73	4	3	25	792
2021	527	117	135	102	3	2	40	926
2022	466	117	175	109	3	1	52	923
2023	443	155	245	116	2	1	66	1028

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oakdale Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	497	25.0	19.9	6.8
2003	497	25.0	19.9	6.8
2004	524	28.0	18.7	5.3
2005	533	31.0	17.2	6
2006	528	32.0	16.5	6.8
2007	522	30.4	17.2	6.1
2008	511	35.1	14.6	6.8
2009	521	34.6	15.1	10.2
2010	516	33.5	15.4	9.9
2011	521	34.1	15.2	12.5
2012	539	32.5	16.5	10.2
2013	622	40.7	15.2	12.4
2014	617	39.2	15.7	14.7
2015	595	38.0	15.6	10.1
2016	595	36.0	16.5	9.4
2017	633	34.0	18.6	12
2018	631	35.1	17.9	11.4
2019	679	35.2	19.2	12.8
2020	792	44.5	17.7	9.8
2021	926	50.2	18.4	12.1
2022	923	52.2	17.6	12.6
2023	1028	57.4	17.9	16.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oakdale Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	497	25.0	19.9	6.8
2003	497	25.0	19.9	6.8
2004	524	28.0	18.7	5.3
2005	533	31.0	17.2	6
2006	528	32.0	16.5	6.8
2007	522	30.4	17.2	6.1
2008	511	35.1	14.6	6.8
2009	521	34.6	15.1	10.2
2010	516	33.5	15.4	9.9
2011	521	34.1	15.2	12.5
2012	539	32.5	16.5	10.2
2013	622	40.7	15.2	12.4
2014	617	39.2	15.7	14.7
2015	595	38.0	15.6	10.1
2016	595	36.0	16.5	9.4
2017	633	34.0	18.6	12
2018	631	35.1	17.9	11.4
2019	679	35.2	19.2	12.8
2020	792	44.5	17.7	9.8
2021	926	50.2	18.4	12.1
2022	923	52.2	17.6	12.6
2023	1028	57.4	17.9	16.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oakdale Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$512 (4.7%)	$10,408 (95.3%)	$10,921
2020	$391 (3.6%)	$10,586 (96.4%)	$10,977
2021	$698 (6.4%)	$10,253 (93.6%)	$10,952
2022	$1,477 (12.0%)	$10,866 (88.0%)	$12,344
2023	$930 (7.3%)	$11,864 (92.7%)	$12,794

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakdale Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 184^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 92^nd of 855 Elementary schools	10.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	679	1028	51.4%
African American	71	155	118.3%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	61	245	301.6%
Hispanic	56	116	107.1%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	459	443	3.5%
Two or More Races	26	66	153.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.8%	16.4%	3.6%

Schools Near Oakdale Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)							MCAP English Language Arts (2024)							MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oakdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5830 Oakdale School Road	Ijamsville	21754	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-3300	1,028	57	17.9	16.4%	443 (43.1%)	155 (15.1%)	116 (11.3%)	245 (23.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (6.4%)	85.7	113^th of 859 public elementary schools	86.8%		89.2	92^nd of 855 public elementary schools	89.2%	21	60.6	60.6	48.3				56.8	64.6	74.9	60.9				67.4		42.2		$12,794	$930	$11,864
Deer Crossing Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10601 Finn Dr	New Market	21774	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-5900	505	33	15.4	16.0%	383 (75.8%)	18 (3.6%)	46 (9.1%)	17 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.9%)	88.8	89^th of 859 public elementary schools	89.6%		92.9	58^th of 855 public elementary schools	93.2%	31	57.1	50.5	62.6				56.4	68.2	77.8	71.4				72.9		51.1		$17,561	$1,236	$16,325
Spring Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9051 Ridgefield Dr	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-1600	628	38	16.3	32.5%	311 (49.5%)	122 (19.4%)	92 (14.6%)	37 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (10.5%)	69	246^th of 859 public elementary schools	71.4%		67.8	255^th of 855 public elementary schools	70.2%	9	58.7	39.8	47.6				49.3	61.5	44.6	53.3				53.8		28.8		$14,578	$1,226	$13,352
New Market Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	93 W Main St	New Market	21774	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 236-1300	582	33	17.7	14.8%	463 (79.6%)	15 (2.6%)	59 (10.1%)	14 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.2%)	91.4	66^th of 859 public elementary schools	92.3%		91.3	68^th of 855 public elementary schools	92.0%	2	69.2	78.2	55.8				67.5	73.8	79.5	63.8				72.3		45.3		$15,005	$934	$14,071
Blue Heron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7100 Eaglehead Drive	New Market	21774	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 566-0700	680	41	16.7	9.7%	450 (66.2%)	52 (7.6%)	78 (11.5%)	38 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (9.1%)	82.6	147^th of 859 public elementary schools	82.9%		77.9	182^nd of 855 public elementary schools	78.7%	35	76.4	55.1	50.0				60.9	80.5	61.7	58.5				67.2		30.2		$15,889	$1,050	$14,839
Frederick Classical Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	8445 Spires Way Suite CC	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(240) 236-1200	375	27	14.1	26.4%	131 (34.9%)	127 (33.9%)	48 (12.8%)	39 (10.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.5%)	83	144^th of 859 public elementary schools	83.2%		86.3	110^th of 855 public elementary schools	87.1%	34	45.2	51.2	47.6	29.3	43.9	25.0	46.0	71.4	73.2	73.8	90.2	76.2	73.8	76.4	85.7	40.5	54.8	$15,381	$788	$14,594
Centerville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3601 Carriage Hill Dr	Frederick	21704	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 566-0100	445	50	8.9	13.3%	155 (34.8%)	65 (14.6%)	62 (13.9%)	116 (26.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.3%)	90.3	76^th of 859 public elementary schools	91.2%		92.8	59^th of 855 public elementary schools	93.1%	17	86.8	71.3	52.9				68.9	91.0	68.8	67.8				74.8		39.1		$16,533	$891	$15,642
Green Valley Elementary	Public	K-5	11501 Fingerboard Rd	Monrovia	21770	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-3400	785	45	17.6	10.8%	376 (47.9%)	74 (9.4%)	112 (14.3%)	159 (20.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (8.0%)	86	111^th of 859 public elementary schools	87.1%		80.1	161^st of 855 public elementary schools	81.2%	50	67.8	55.6	56.5				59.6	61.2	71.5	68.5				67.4		37.7		$12,757	$1,009	$11,749
Urbana Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3554 Urbana Pike	Frederick	21704	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 236-2200	689	38	17.9	18.6%	310 (45.0%)	67 (9.7%)	98 (14.2%)	154 (22.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (8.3%)	90.5	72^nd of 859 public elementary schools	91.6%		93.9	48^th of 855 public elementary schools	94.4%	24	68.8	61.0	58.9				62.8	64.8	73.5	70.0				69.6		50.5		$13,348	$979	$12,369
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Madison St	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 236-2650	618	53	11.6	77.2%	112 (18.1%)	195 (31.6%)	226 (36.6%)	27 (4.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.7%)	35.6	485^th of 859 public elementary schools	43.5%		33.5	520^th of 855 public elementary schools	39.2%	35	38.6	29.3	20.4				29.1	32.1	47.9	33.7				37.3		13.4		$19,745	$2,473	$17,272

Frequently Asked Questions about Oakdale Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Oakdale Elementary?

Students at Oakdale Elementary are 43% White, 24% Asian, 15% African American, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Oakdale Elementary attend?

Students who attend Oakdale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oakdale Middle
High : Oakdale High

What district is Oakdale Elementary in?

Frederick County Public Schools

How many students attend Oakdale Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,028 students attended Oakdale Elementary.

Is Oakdale Elementary a good school?

Oakdale Elementary ranks 113^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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