Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oakbrook Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oakbrook Elementary School serves the south part of Sterling Heights, MI, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically live 5-10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the nearest boundary, while the furthest edge reaches about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakbrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Oakbrook Elementary School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2018
School Calendar
School Motto
Utica Community Schools, in partnership with our community, will empower students to positively transform their future and the world.
School Rankings
Oakbrook Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakbrook Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#558 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakbrook Elementary School's ranking?
Oakbrook Elementary School is ranked #558 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Oakbrook Elementary School often compared to?
Oakbrook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Messmore Elementary School, Black Elementary School, Dekeyser Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Oakbrook Elementary School?
535 students attend Oakbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Oakbrook Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakbrook Elementary School?
Oakbrook Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Oakbrook Elementary School offer ?
Oakbrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakbrook Elementary School part of?
Oakbrook Elementary School is part of Utica Community Schools.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Teachers are a hit or miss. You either get a good one or a bad one. Principal uses passive-aggression on students who doesn't meet her expectations. The front desk staff are either nice or sassy to you. I wouldn't recommend this school.
4 10/10/2025
I love my school.
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