Serving 774 students in grades Kindergarten-6, J. W. Oakley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 774 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. W. Oakley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
J. W. Oakley Elementary School's student population of 774 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
774 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of J. W. Oakley Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are J. W. Oakley Elementary School often compared to?
J. W. Oakley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School, Myron D. Witter Elementary School, Ben Hulse Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend J. W. Oakley Elementary School?
774 students attend J. W. Oakley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of J. W. Oakley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. W. Oakley Elementary School?
J. W. Oakley Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does J. W. Oakley Elementary School offer ?
J. W. Oakley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is J. W. Oakley Elementary School part of?
J. W. Oakley Elementary School is part of Brawley Elementary School District.
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