Oakwood Elementary School

366 4th Street Nw
Hickory, NC 28601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Oakwood Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
315 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Oakwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakwood Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#678 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
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55-59%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oakwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oakwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina 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%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
20%
20%
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Black
13%
25%
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White
57%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Oakwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oakwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakwood Elementary School's ranking?
Oakwood Elementary School is ranked #678 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Oakwood Elementary School often compared to?
Oakwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Viewmont Elementary School, W M Jenkins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Oakwood Elementary School?
315 students attend Oakwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Oakwood Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakwood Elementary School?
Oakwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakwood Elementary School offer ?
Oakwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oakwood Elementary School part of?
Oakwood Elementary School is part of Hickory City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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