Oak Park Elementary School

2230 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Oak Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 5% in MS
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Oak Park Elementary School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
540 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Oak Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Park Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
#25 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
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65-69%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oak Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oak Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
4%
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Black
7%
47%
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White
81%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
This chart display the diversity score of Oak Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oak Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Park Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Park Elementary School is ranked #25 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Oak Park Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Magnolia Park Elementary School, Pecan Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Oak Park Elementary School?
540 students attend Oak Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Oak Park Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Park Elementary School?
Oak Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oak Park Elementary School offer ?
Oak Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Oak Park Elementary School part of?
Oak Park Elementary School is part of Ocean Springs School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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