Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Oakdale Tk-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oakdale Elementary serves the eastern part of North Highlands, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakdale Tk-8's student population of 559 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
559 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oakdale Tk-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakdale Tk-8 is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9287 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakdale Tk-8's ranking?
Oakdale Tk-8 is ranked #9287 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oakdale Tk-8 often compared to?
Oakdale Tk-8is often viewed alongside schools like Village Tk-8, F. C. Joyce Tk-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Oakdale Tk-8?
559 students attend Oakdale Tk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Oakdale Tk-8 students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakdale Tk-8?
Oakdale Tk-8 has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oakdale Tk-8 offer ?
Oakdale Tk-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Oakdale Tk-8 part of?
Oakdale Tk-8 is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
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