OAKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Oakdale Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tuscaloosa City school district, located in Tuscaloosa, AL with about 314 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Oakdale Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Oakdale Elementary School at (205) 759-3626 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-6223
(205) 759-3626
OAKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tuscaloosa, AL with about 314 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tuscaloosa City
- Total Students:
- 314
- Teachers:
- 18.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 314 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OAKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- White
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.