Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oakdale Elementary serves the southwest part of Rock Hill, SC, covering an area of approximately 20.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, and the furthest point being 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakdale Elementary School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
487 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Oakdale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakdale Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#632 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
61%
31%
White
22%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakdale Elementary School's ranking?
Oakdale Elementary School is ranked #632 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Oakdale Elementary School often compared to?
Oakdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Oakdale Elementary School?
487 students attend Oakdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Oakdale Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakdale Elementary School?
Oakdale Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakdale Elementary School offer ?
Oakdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oakdale Elementary School part of?
Oakdale Elementary School is part of York 03 School District.
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