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Oakhurst Elementary School

175 Mead Rd
Decatur, GA 30030
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Tel: (404) 370-4470
www.csdecatur.net
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Oakhurst Elementary School serves 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 62% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 85-89%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oakhurst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

School Overview

Oakhurst Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2021
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
360 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Oakhurst Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
85-89%
44%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
85-89%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oakhurst Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
4%
17%
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Black
13%
36%
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White
69%
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oakhurst Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oakhurst Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
City Schools Of Decatur School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakhurst Elementary School's ranking?

Oakhurst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).

How many students attend Oakhurst Elementary School?

360 students attend Oakhurst Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Oakhurst Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakhurst Elementary School?

Oakhurst Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Oakhurst Elementary School offer ?

Oakhurst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2

What school district is Oakhurst Elementary School part of?

Oakhurst Elementary School is part of City Schools Of Decatur School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
CSD Spring Break (No School)
April 03, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 85-89%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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