Oakdale Elementary

Summary:

Oakdale Elementary is a public elementary school in Rock Hill, South Carolina, serving 517 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the York 03 School District, which is ranked 29 out of 75 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oakdale Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (63.83%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 5.53% to 49.61% African American students. While the school's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages, it has some areas of strength, such as a 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate (60.7%) that exceeds the state (55.7%) and district (58.2%) averages. Oakdale Elementary also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.4 to 14.6 over the past three school years, which is lower than some of the nearby schools like Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion and Ebenezer Avenue Elementary: Traditional Montessori Inquiry.

Despite these strengths, Oakdale Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. This suggests that the school faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes, particularly in addressing the achievement gaps between African American and White students. Additionally, the school serves a population with a high level of economic disadvantage, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These factors highlight the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support the students and community at Oakdale Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1129 Oakdale Road
       Rock Hill, SC  29730


(803) 981-1585

District: York 03

SchoolDigger Rank:
279th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,321 Help


Students who attend Oakdale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Saluda Trail Middle
High:    South Pointe High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  517

Racial breakdown:

African American:
63.8%
White:
21.1%
Two or more races:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oakdale Elementary ranks better than 56.3% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the York 03 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.92. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Oakdale Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the York 03 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakdale Elementary is $12,321. 8 elementary schools in the York 03 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oakdale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakdale Elementary 279th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Oakdale Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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York 03:

SchoolDigger ranks York 03 29th of 75 South Carolina 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 SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.52 196th 542 63.8%
2004 51.34 296th 550 46.2%
2005 63.78 218th 557 60.9%
2006 54.91 282nd 559 49.6%
2007 58.01 249th 566 56.0%
2008 39.41 393rd 577 31.9%
2009 41.33 379th 580 34.7%
2010 34.75 433rd 589 26.5%
2011 22.18 515th 597 13.7%
2012 25.18 500th 594 15.8%
2013 34.97 426th 599 28.9%
2014 32.73 463rd 630 26.5%
2015 43.45 364th 638 42.9%
2016 30.55 454th 619 26.7%
2017 29.74 460th 639 28.0%
2018 28.48 453rd 624 27.4%
2019 42.20 383rd 643 40.4%
2021 47.71 320th 622 48.6%
2022 47.62 326th 625 47.8%
2023 44.86 348th 644 46.0%
2024 55.92 279th 638 56.3%
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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 SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.73 417th 588 29.1%
2019 41.04 374th 600 37.7%
2021 56.42 244th 580 57.9%
2022 53.29 284th 600 52.7%
2023 51.23 283rd 608 53.5%
2024 60.80 227th 599 62.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Oakdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.10 459th 570 19.5%
2019 45.25 328th 588 44.2%
2021 56.19 230th 554 58.5%
2022 48.08 289th 573 49.6%
2023 37.34 367th 580 36.7%
2024 47.92 298th 565 47.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Oakdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.29 132nd 161 18.0%
2019 27.96 142nd 189 24.9%
2021 43.45 63rd 122 48.4%
2022 43.75 83rd 151 45.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Oakdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.45 386th 571 32.4%
2019 38.74 378th 590 35.9%
2021 36.46 364th 561 35.1%
2022 44.97 323rd 579 44.2%
2023 48.55 286th 582 50.9%
2024 58.56 234th 568 58.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Oakdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.21 175th 412 57.5%
2019 73.27 80th 421 81.0%
2021 75.44 47th 350 86.6%
2022 78.77 59th 393 85.0%
2023 74.61 65th 394 83.5%
2024 81.34 37th 369 90.0%
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Rank History for White students at Oakdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.25 370th 457 19.0%
2019 30.31 348th 472 26.3%
2022 40.01 296th 455 34.9%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oakdale Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 371 110 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1989 367 158 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1990 371 169 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1991 337 151 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1992 320 169 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1993 339 160 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1994 329 166 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 498
1995 323 170 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 497
1996 323 170 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 497
1997 393 162 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1998 394 172 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 570
1999 419 179 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 602
2000 392 202 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 598
2001 435 211 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2002 323 227 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 564
2003 323 227 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 564
2004 324 229 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 564
2005 328 253 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 595
2006 342 261 4 11 2 n/a n/a 1 621
2007 335 260 3 9 7 n/a n/a 0 614
2008 335 311 5 16 7 n/a n/a 0 674
2009 160 371 2 13 3 n/a n/a 0 549
2010 133 319 3 16 5 n/a n/a 0 476
2011 126 250 1 12 1 0 6 0 396
2012 124 222 0 10 1 0 6 0 363
2013 137 222 0 23 0 0 13 0 395
2014 150 228 0 15 1 0 13 0 407
2015 151 244 0 16 0 0 16 0 427
2016 152 266 2 12 0 0 14 0 446
2017 146 321 2 11 3 0 16 0 499
2018 139 345 3 12 8 0 12 0 519
2019 118 347 1 13 7 0 13 0 499
2020 120 346 1 16 2 0 29 0 514
2021 105 315 1 30 2 0 37 0 490
2022 128 387 3 45 2 2 40 0 607
2023 109 330 1 36 0 2 39 0 517

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
1988 482 24.2 19.9 n/a
1989 525 25.3 20.7 n/a
1990 540 24.7 21.8 n/a
1991 488 24.2 20.1 16
1992 489 25.8 18.9 25.4
1993 502 25.6 19.6 24.1
1994 498 26.0 19.2 24.9
1995 497 26.0 19.1 26
1996 497 26.0 19.1 26
1997 555 27.0 20.6 26.8
1998 570 30.0 19.0 22.8
1999 602 31.0 19.4 31.9
2000 598 34.0 17.6 29.6
2001 650 37.0 17.6 28.3
2002 564 35.1 16.1 37.4
2003 564 35.1 16.1 37.4
2004 564 35.4 15.9 42
2005 595 36.6 16.3 47.4
2006 621 38.6 16.1 45.6
2007 614 50.0 12.3 45.4
2008 674 41.6 16.2 45
2009 549 39.6 13.9 65.9
2010 476 32.6 14.6 69.3
2011 396 27.0 14.6 72
2012 363 26.0 13.9 70.8
2013 395 27.6 14.3 69.9
2014 407 23.6 17.2 68.6
2015 427 29.0 14.7 60.9
2016 446 26.0 17.1 66.6
2017 499 35.0 14.2 100
2018 519 40.0 12.9 100
2019 499 37.0 13.4 61.9
2020 514 33.5 15.3 99.4
2021 490 35.5 13.8 68.2
2022 607 41.3 14.6 100
2023 517 41.4 12.4 100

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
1988 482 24.2 19.9 n/a
1989 525 25.3 20.7 n/a
1990 540 24.7 21.8 n/a
1991 488 24.2 20.1 16
1992 489 25.8 18.9 25.4
1993 502 25.6 19.6 24.1
1994 498 26.0 19.2 24.9
1995 497 26.0 19.1 26
1996 497 26.0 19.1 26
1997 555 27.0 20.6 26.8
1998 570 30.0 19.0 22.8
1999 602 31.0 19.4 31.9
2000 598 34.0 17.6 29.6
2001 650 37.0 17.6 28.3
2002 564 35.1 16.1 37.4
2003 564 35.1 16.1 37.4
2004 564 35.4 15.9 42
2005 595 36.6 16.3 47.4
2006 621 38.6 16.1 45.6
2007 614 50.0 12.3 45.4
2008 674 41.6 16.2 45
2009 549 39.6 13.9 65.9
2010 476 32.6 14.6 69.3
2011 396 27.0 14.6 72
2012 363 26.0 13.9 70.8
2013 395 27.6 14.3 69.9
2014 407 23.6 17.2 68.6
2015 427 29.0 14.7 60.9
2016 446 26.0 17.1 66.6
2017 499 35.0 14.2 100
2018 519 40.0 12.9 100
2019 499 37.0 13.4 61.9
2020 514 33.5 15.3 99.4
2021 490 35.5 13.8 68.2
2022 607 41.3 14.6 100
2023 517 41.4 12.4 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oakdale Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,042 (10.7%) $404 (4.1%) $1,445 (14.8%) $7,128 (73.1%) $1,174 (12.0%) $8,302 (85.2%) $9,748
2020 $1,086 (10.6%) $491 (4.8%) $1,577 (15.4%) $7,420 (72.7%) $1,216 (11.9%) $8,635 (84.6%) $10,212
2021 $990 (9.7%) $47 (0.5%) $1,037 (10.1%) $7,502 (73.2%) $1,711 (16.7%) $9,213 (89.9%) $10,250
2022 $1,128 (9.7%) $633 (5.4%) $1,760 (15.1%) $8,614 (74.0%) $1,273 (10.9%) $9,888 (84.9%) $11,648
2023 $1,144 (9.3%) $1,259 (10.2%) $2,403 (19.5%) $8,723 (70.8%) $1,195 (9.7%) $9,918 (80.5%) $12,321

Data source: South Carolina 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 383rd of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 348th of 644 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oakdale Elementary)43.448
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (York 03)47.650.4
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oakdale Elementary)61.952.1
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (York 03)5650.1
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Oakdale Elementary)48.847.7
 1.1%
   4th Grade Science (York 03)51.446.9
 4.5%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oakdale Elementary)33.355.7
 22.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (York 03)50.457.5
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oakdale Elementary)5044.3
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (York 03)49.146.6
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oakdale Elementary)30.349.5
 19.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (York 03)39.755.4
 15.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oakdale Elementary)3626.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (York 03)41.842.2
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students499517
 3.6%
African American347330
 4.9%
American Indian70
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic1336
 176.9%
Pacific Islander02
White118109
 7.6%
Two or More Races1339
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.9%100%
 38.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakdale Elementary

Oakdale Elementary ranks 279th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 517 students attended Oakdale Elementary.

Students at Oakdale Elementary are 64% African American, 21% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

Students who attend Oakdale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Saluda Trail Middle
High : South Pointe High


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