Oak Tree Elementary School

505 W Houston Ave
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oak Tree Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Tree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Oak Tree Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
434 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Oak Tree Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Tree Elementary School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#605 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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42%
32%
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42%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
44%
47%
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Black
4%
6%
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White
40%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Tree Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Tree Elementary School is ranked #605 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Oak Tree Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Tree Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neely Traditional Academy, Pioneer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Oak Tree Elementary School?
434 students attend Oak Tree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Oak Tree Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Tree Elementary School?
Oak Tree Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Tree Elementary School offer ?
Oak Tree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Oak Tree Elementary School part of?
Oak Tree Elementary School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Last Day for Students, Half Day
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Summer School
June 03, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Summer School
June 28, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School!
July 23, 2024 (Tuesday)
Fall Break - No School
September 30, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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