Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oak Lane 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 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oak Lane Elementary School's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Oak Lane Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Lane Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
64%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Lane Elementary School is ranked #623 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Oak Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stories Creek Elementary School, Helena Elementary School, South Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Oak Lane Elementary School?
224 students attend Oak Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Oak Lane Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Lane Elementary School?
Oak Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oak Lane Elementary School offer ?
Oak Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Lane Elementary School part of?
Oak Lane Elementary School is part of Person County Schools.
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