Oakdale Elementary

www.rcsd.ms/~oakdale/

566 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oakdale Elementary, located in Brandon, Mississippi, is a public school serving the Rankin County School District. Situated in a suburban community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its elementary-aged students. The school typically follows the standard Mississippi state curriculum, focusing on foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while striving to prepare students for the transition to middle school.

The school is known for being an active part of the Brandon community, often prioritizing parent-teacher collaboration and local engagement to enhance the student experience. By utilizing resources provided by the Rankin County School District, Oakdale Elementary works to integrate modern educational practices and extracurricular opportunities to keep students engaged. Families interested in specific school policies, recent event calendars, or administrative information can find comprehensive details on their official website.

566

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakdale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	25
Black	183
Asian	11
Two or More	27

White
320 (56.5%)
Black
183 (32.3%)
Two or More
27 (4.8%)
Hispanic
25 (4.4%)
Asian
11 (1.9%)

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:	Rankin County School District
Phone:	(601)992-5442
Website:	http://www.rcsd.ms/~oakdale/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 26

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 101