Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 426
256
Total Enrollment
11.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Oakdale is a public elementary serving grades 1–5 in Dedham, Massachusetts. The school enrolls 256 students. It is part of the Dedham district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Massachusetts state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
256 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span1–5
DistrictDedham
County25021
CityDedham
ZIP02026
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID250405000552

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment256
White72.2%
Hispanic / Latino9.8%
Black / African American9.4%
Asian2.0%
Two or More Races6.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
72.2%
Hispanic
9.8%
Black
9.4%
Asian
2.0%
Two+
6.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)