Oakdale Elementary School

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292 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oakdale Elementary School is a public school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, serving students within the Tuscaloosa City Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a district-wide initiative to foster excellence, Oakdale focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage with a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for success in higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic program, Oakdale Elementary is an integral part of the Tuscaloosa community, working to build strong partnerships between families, teachers, and school leadership. The school emphasizes character development and active participation, offering various resources to support student learning and well-being. By maintaining a focus on high standards and a supportive atmosphere, Oakdale strives to equip its students with the essential skills and confidence necessary to thrive as they progress through their educational journey.

292

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakdale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	16
Black	264
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Black
264 (90.4%)
Hispanic
16 (5.5%)
Two or More
7 (2.4%)
White
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tuscaloosa City
Phone:	(205)759-3626
Website:	http://oes.tuscaloosacityschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 44