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Oak Ridge Elementary School

4530 Shelfer Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32305

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Oak Ridge Elementary School serves 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Oak Ridge Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 395 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Oak Ridge Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 23% over five school years.

The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

395 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Oak Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Oak Ridge Elementary School is 0.29, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (FL)

Overall Testing Rank

#2898 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

52%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

16:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Oak Ridge Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

35%

Black

84%

22%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

36%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.29

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Oak Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

75%

50%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Leon School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Ridge Elementary School's ranking?

Oak Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend Oak Ridge Elementary School?

395 students attend Oak Ridge Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Oak Ridge Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Ridge Elementary School?

Oak Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does Oak Ridge Elementary School offer ?

Oak Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Oak Ridge Elementary School part of?

Oak Ridge Elementary School is part of Leon School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break (Students and Teachers Out)

March 13, 2023 (Monday)

Scholars First Day

August 10, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 395 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education