Serving 621 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakcliff Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oakcliff Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Atlanta, GA, covering approximately 259.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 10.5 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest boundary reaching 21.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakcliff Elementary School's student population of 621 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
621 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oakcliff Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakcliff Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#1284 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
89%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakcliff Elementary School's ranking?
Oakcliff Elementary School is ranked #1284 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Oakcliff Elementary School?
621 students attend Oakcliff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Oakcliff Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakcliff Elementary School?
Oakcliff Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakcliff Elementary School offer ?
Oakcliff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakcliff Elementary School part of?
Oakcliff Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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