At a glance
Reported students
467
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi elementary enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 422 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
613
Oak Park Elementary: 467 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 515
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about Oak Park Elementary
Oak Park Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Ocean Springs. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Ocean Springs School District. NCES reports 467 students for 2024–25.
Among 422 elementary schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 404.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, below the Mississippi median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.7%) and Black (8.6%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Oak Park Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.59 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.9%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.7%
- Hispanic6.6%
- Black8.6%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ocean Springs School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pecan Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
486 reported students
Magnolia Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
613 reported students
Ocean Springs Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
899 reported students
Keys Voc Center
High · Grades 08–12
0 reported students
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary
Middle · Grades 04–06
1,284 reported students
Ocean Springs High School
High · Grades 09–13
1,928 reported students
Public schools near Oak Park Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecan Park Elementary Elementary · Ocean Springs School District | KG–03 | 486 | 1 mi |
| St. Martin Upper Elementary Elementary · Jackson County School District | 04–05 | 600 | 1.8 mi |
| Magnolia Park Elementary Elementary · Ocean Springs School District | KG–03 | 613 | 2.1 mi |
| St. Martin East Elementary Elementary · Jackson County School District | PK–03 | 704 | 2.8 mi |
| Nichols Elementary School Elementary · Biloxi Public School District | PK–KG | 203 | 4.2 mi |
| Gorenflo Elementary School Elementary · Biloxi Public School District | 01–04 | 326 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Oak Park Elementary
What grades does Oak Park Elementary serve?
Oak Park Elementary reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ocean Springs School District.
How many students attend Oak Park Elementary?
Oak Park Elementary reported 467 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 422 Mississippi elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 515 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Oak Park Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 467 students and 36.59 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Oak Park Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Oak Park Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ocean Springs School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Oak Park Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Oak Park Elementary in?
Oak Park Elementary is part of Ocean Springs School District, based in Ocean Springs, MS, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Oak Park Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pecan Park Elementary (1 mi), St. Martin Upper Elementary (1.8 mi), Magnolia Park Elementary (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.