Oakdale School

Oakdale School is a cozy primary school in SANDY, Utah, one of the schools within Canyons District. The school hosts 340 students in grades K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 491 students per school, that is 31% leaner than typical.

Across the 47 schools in Canyons District (32,688 students total), Oakdale School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Oakdale School lists that White students make up the majority at 71%. Other groups include 17% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 3% Asian. Compared to Salt Lake County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Oakdale School logs 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 21.3:1. The state averages about 21.8:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 24% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is below Salt Lake County's rate of about 34%.

After controlling for student poverty, Oakdale School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 48.3%; this one delivers 58.0%.

In the surrounding community, Salt Lake County reports that median household income runs about $97,494, about 39% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. In all, Salt Lake County runs 325 public schools (combined enrollment of about 209,757 students), of which Oakdale School is one.

Peruvian Park School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.6 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Oakdale School at 4th of 8; the average score across the group is 59.0%.

The school occupies a commuter-belt site.

Looking at the recent track record. Oakdale School's enrollment has edged down 21% since 2018, when it stood at 430 (now 340). Hispanic enrollment moved from 11% to 17% across the same window.

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