Oakdale Elementary School

171 Oakdale Road
Brandon, MS 39047
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakdale Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 10% in MS
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oakdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Oakdale Elementary School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Oakdale Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakdale Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#72 out of 795 schools
(Top 10%)
75%
52%
57%
42%
90-94%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
32%
45%
White
57%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rankin County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakdale Elementary School's ranking?
Oakdale Elementary School is ranked #72 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Oakdale Elementary School often compared to?
Oakdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Oakdale Elementary School?
566 students attend Oakdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Oakdale Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakdale Elementary School?
Oakdale Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakdale Elementary School offer ?
Oakdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakdale Elementary School part of?
Oakdale Elementary School is part of Rankin County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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