Oak Park Elementary School ranked #912 statewide in 2023, showing a decline from #727 in 2022, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools overall.
Recent proficiency rates were below state averages with math proficiency at 15–19% versus 30% statewide, reading proficiency at 25–29% versus 47% statewide, and science proficiency at 11–19% versus 38% statewide.
Enrollment increased from 401 students in 2017 to 517 in 2023, with minority enrollment around 80% and free lunch eligibility rising to 81%, reflecting continuing socioeconomic challenges.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 5 with 517 students and 32 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which ranks among the lowest 20% statewide for student attention.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 92% in 2023 compared to 88% statewide, despite lower proficiency scores in core subjects at this Union County NJ high school alternative.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Somerville Road Elementary School serves the northeast part of Decatur, AL, encompassing an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak Park Elementary School's student population of 481 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where students are empowered to be the leaders of tomorrow
School Rankings
Oak Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Park Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#912 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Park Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Park Elementary School is ranked #912 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Oak Park Elementary School?
481 students attend Oak Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Oak Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Park Elementary School?
Oak Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Park Elementary School offer ?
Oak Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Park Elementary School part of?
Oak Park Elementary School is part of Decatur City School District.
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