D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Oakdale Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5001 25th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 20th percentile in Alabama
Growth
D
Students gain 0.67 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 13th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
289
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%20/1002.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%13/100Students gain 0.67 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.66 in 2009–19; 16th percentile in Alabama (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 81% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−24 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−18 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black17%3%reading -14 pts, math -7 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income17%3%reading -19 pts, math -12 pts12th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5001 25th Street
City Tuscaloosa
ZIP Code 35401
District 0103360
NCES School ID 010336001257
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35401

Understanding the community around Oakdale Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $27,497
Per Capita Income $16,596
Poverty Rate 22.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 10.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%
High School or Higher 85.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $132,400
Median Rent $885
Owner-Occupied 32.7%
Renter-Occupied 67.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Oakdale Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 92.4%
Hispanic/Latino 5.2%
White 0.4%
Two or More Races 1.0%
American Indian 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 289
Teachers (FTE) 20.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Oakdale Elementary School?
Oakdale Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Oakdale Elementary School?
Oakdale Elementary School has 289 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Oakdale Elementary School serve?
Oakdale Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Oakdale Elementary School receive per student?
Oakdale Elementary School receives $14,403 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Oakdale Elementary School in 35401 ▼
Avg Home Value
$179,346
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,324
1-Year Change
+2.1%
% Renters
67.3%

Other Schools in 35401

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026